From the moment California voters passed Proposition 13 more than three decades ago it has been subject to attack. Scarcely before all the ballots …
California Commentary
Jerry Brown Can Be a Hero
As part of his ongoing campaign to raise taxes last week Jerry Brown made a pilgrimage to a major labor confab in Las Vegas. There he delivered a …
Reform Public Pensions or Perish
Could you imagine retiring at 50 years old collecting more in retirement than you ever did while working? That scenario is a reality in the City of …
Gangsta Government
It is fashionable in national circles to make fun of California for its political incompetence and dysfunctional government. The policies adopted by …
Californians Should Say NO To Real Life Gordon Gekko
It should come as no surprise that in last year's sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street "greed is good" Gordon Gekko came back as a green energy hedge …
Villaraigosa’s Voodoo Tax Plan
Last week lame-duck Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa came to Sacramento to audition as the far-left candidate for governor in 2014. His …
Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant
It's been 25 years since California lost one of its finest Howard Jarvis. Sadly this means that few who are not middle aged or older know much about …
Protecting Taxpayers by Protecting Local Discretion
Those familiar with Sacramento politics know that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and the League of California Cities are often on opposing …
Latest Intimidation Tactic Is a Public Relations Disaster for Unions
There's an old joke about the intimidation tactics of the Teamsters' union. "How many Teamsters does it take to screw in a light bulb?" Answer: "Four …
Where Does All the Money Go?
Remember when you could call a local government office and a helpful live person answered the phone? Remember when you could call Public Works about a …