Jerry Brown is being applauded for bringing honesty to the California budget process. True compared to his predecessor his blunt talk is refreshing. …
California Commentary
What Jerry Didn’t Say About Prop. 13
There is said to be a policy in newsrooms that can be summarized by the phrase "If it bleeds it leads." Anyone who has ever turned on the television …
Well That Didn’t Take Long
During the week previous to his inauguration as the new old Governor Jerry Brown let it be known that in his view taxes are going to have to be …
Oops and OPM
California's efforts to build a High Speed Rail system is on track (pun intended) to become the biggest public sector "oops" project in American …
A Word to the Wise for New Lawmakers
This is an open letter to all newly elected member of the Legislature. Now that you have discovered the location of the restrooms and selected your …
Betrayal
We've seen this before. An ostensibly conservative legislator sells out California taxpayers by voting for a massive tax increase and everyone is left …
Zombies Are Real!
Last week I received the notice that every American fears most at this time of year. It was a slip of paper included with my mail informing me that …
Forbidden Speech
Philosophers have pondered and debated the question of "what is true?" for eons. Now thanks to the bureaucrats at the California Air Resources Board …
Selling Assets the Wrong Way
Suppose a grinning real estate agent knocks on your door with a proposal. He will buy your home (which you own free and clear) for a fair price if in …
What Will Brown Do?
California is circling the drain and the news keeps getting worse. With unemployment at 12.4 percent -- 2269948 people without jobs -- it should …