Brown Appoints Becerra as California’s Next Attorney General
When Kamala Harris won California’s Senate race to replace Barbara Boxer, that left a vacancy at the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Climate Change Policies in Doubt?
Back in September, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that introduces truly radical levels of climate change policy. …
Sunday Commentary: Direct Filing System Leads to Overcharging
A new poll released on Friday finds that Prop. 57 has the overwhelming support of the voters. …
Commentary: Opposition to Prop 57 Baffling
While I appreciate Matt Rexroad’s willingness to submit an op-ed to the Vanguard on Proposition 57, I…
Senate Update: New Ad for Dodd, Endorsement for Yamada
California Peace Officers’ Association Endorses Yamada For Senate CPOA adds its name to a broad coalition of…
Governor Signs Historic Farmworker OT Protection with Little Fanfare
On Monday Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1066 with little fanfare – a spokesperson told the media,…
My View: California Passes Climate Change Policy with Teeth
This week Governor Brown signed legislation that introduces truly radical levels of climate change policy. The legislation…
Dodd Gets Governor’s Endorsement While Schaupp Gains Support of Former Adversary
Governor Edmund G. Brown Endorses Dodd For Senate (From Press Release) State Assemblyman Bill Dodd today announced…
Analysis: Growth Control and Inequality
On Sunday, the New York Times published an article, “How Anti-Growth Sentiment, Reflected in Zoning Laws, Thwarts…
A Step Backward for Justice Reform
By Jeff Adachi Setting policy is a lot like making sausage: We want to see the cleanly…
Minimum Wage Deal Would Avoid Ballot Fight
Major newspapers in the state are reporting that Governor Jerry Brown, labor unions and state lawmakers have…
Senator Wolk Introduces Climate Change Measures
Bills support investment in key strategy in Governor’s climate change plan (From press release) Senator Lois Wolk…
Governor Brown Signs Wolk Bill Banning Concealed Weapons at Schools and College Campuses
A week after the tragedy in Oregon and some smaller campus shootings, Governor Brown signed legislation sponsored…
Governor Signs Bills Banning Use of Grand Juries in Police Shootings and Allowing Citizen Recording of Police Officers
Nearly a year to the day after a Ferguson police officer was accused of killing unarmed black…
Commentary: Are California Blanket Drought Reduction Rules Fair to Davis?
When Governor Jerry Brown first announced mandatory water conservation efforts, cities quickly cried foul, noting that urban…
Appellate Court Strikes Down Capistrano Tiered Rates; Governor Issues Angry Statement
On Monday, an appellate court struck down Capistrano’s Tiered-Rate System, a case that was being watched closely…
Much Finger Pointing, Few Concrete Answers in Water Crisis
There is a lot of finger-pointing. The Associated Press reported Friday that California cities are pushing back…
My View: California’s Water Policy Too Late, Fails to Note the 800-Pound Gorilla
While the big news was Governor Brown’s Wednesday announcement of the first mandatory water restrictions in state…
Marching For Climate Change
by Michelle Millet On Saturday, Feb. 7, thousands of people are expected to take part in the…
Senator Barbara Boxer Announces She Will Not Run For Reelection
Since 1992, California has been represented in the US Senate by two Democratic women, Barbara Boxer and…
