It's an American tradition to gather with family and friends on the 4th of July. A barbecue trip to a beach or just a modest family get-together are …
California Commentary
Why Californians Don’t Trust State Government
Californians don't trust state government. A recent survey by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals that only 6 percent of voters believe …
Profligate
Profligate: adjective; recklessly prodigal or extravagant. Given the experience of the recent recession one would think that our state political …
It Could Have Been a Lot Worse
Last Tuesday's election results are still being pondered analyzed and examined by the pundits trying to make sense of it all. But few of these …
‘D-Day’ Is Also ‘The’ Day for Many Californians
On June 6th many across the globe will be remembering the sacrifices made by thousands of American British and Canadian young men who hit the beaches …
Mileage Tax Would Put Big Brother in Your Back Seat
(and Within Arm's Reach of Your Wallet) California is known as the world capital of the car culture. The automobile played a central role in creating …
There Is No Loophole in Prop. 13
Last week the media was all abuzz about a bill moving through the Legislature that would fix a "loophole" in Proposition 13. If this were a courtroom …
Lying in the Weeds
Once again it is time for taxpayers to get a good grip on their wallets because Sacramento politicians are looking to extend the "temporary" taxes …
Keeping It Real About Tax Subsidies
Just two months ago this column criticized Sacramento for subsidizing those politically connected companies that are part of the "in" crowd with …
Why Not Sustainability in a Spending Limit?
Last week Gov. Jerry Brown delivered the keynote address at a sustainability summit hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council. While the summit …