Over three decades of covering the California budget, things are wilder than ever
In the 1980s, when I drove out for fun in the sun, the state’s population boomed by 6 million. Now it’s shrinking. Perhaps there’s a connection.
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The ongoing assault on internet freedom
An unconstitutional infringement.
California’s controller finally files state audit – for 2021
Now, could we please have the 2022 numbers before the June 15 constitutional budget deadline?
Harsh responses and harsh outcomes of COVID
We’re just at the start of understanding the implications of what happened.
Public employee unions corrupt our system of government
Let’s aim for making the opt-out rate 100%.
Lou Correa would be a much better Senate candidate than far-left Katie Porter
Here’s a slogan: Elect a Nice Guy for a Change.
Pope Benedict XVI and the fight for freedom
One of the leaders who brought about the peaceful end of the Cold War died on Dec. 31, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The Golden State needs a course correction in the new year
As 2022 draws to a close, despite the positive bleatings of the politicians, this was not a great year for California.
Police accountability is essential for improving relations between cops and the public
"Police union contracts need to be evaluated to ensure they do not obstruct the ability for officers who engage in misconduct to be held accountable.”