Those who have suffered loss in the fires that have ravaged Southern California could along with other California citizens across the state get burned …
California Commentary
League of Cities Proposal: Split Roll for Property Rights
Two property rights initiatives are currently in the signature gathering process and are likely to appear on the June '08 ballot. The first is the …
Something Scary Coming To Your Home
It's that scary time of year. No not the little goblins trick-or-treating at your front door. What is frightening is the property tax bill in your …
L.A. Overcharging for Water
Koko the gorilla a resident of the Los Angeles Zoo had become quite adept at picking the pockets of the zoo keeper. One day Koko used the zoo keeper's …
Property Owners Deserve Better
For decades California local elected officials have enjoyed a delicious privilege. Under existing California law they can use eminent domain to seize …
Our Tax Dollars Turned Against Us
When the Legislature is in session the Capitol is awash with millions of dollars worth of lobbying talent. You have never seen so many suits per …
L.A. City Officials’ Misguided Priorities
It's them vs. us. In Los Angeles there is a big gulf between what residents want and what they get from local government. The Los Angeles City Council …
Keep Government Out of the Housing Market
Until recently the closest thing to a sure bet was real estate. Especially in California. Buy a house hold onto it for a few years and you too could …
Would You Get Into a Car With a Drunk Behind the Wheel?
For over two months a small well disciplined cadre was able to hold off a howling army of eager spenders in the State Capitol. While Senate …
Sneak Attack on Property Rights Initiative Falls Flat
The California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act (CPOFPA) is an initiative that would curb government's power to seize private property and …