Gavin Newsom Runs Pro-California Ad… in Florida
California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom bought tens of thousands of dollars worth of ad time on Fox News in Florida, claiming freedom is ‘under attack’ and inviting Floridians to move…
San Francisco Voters Poised to Recall Progressive District Attorney as Crime Soars
Voters are turning on a district attorney who was elected on promises of soft-hearted criminal justice reform that residents now blame for their lawless streets. It’s the latest in a…
Parents answering the call to keep schools open
Some public schools are struggling to keep enough staff on hand to remain open — a side effect of the omicron variant. But there are a few places where parents…
California makes reforms to qualified immunity
California lawmakers may have passed some truly odd bills in their most recent session, but they also managed to do some good – including reforms to qualified immunity. As the…
Tesla pulls up stakes and heads to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will move its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas. It’s the latest instance of a high tech firm leaving the Golden…
Proposed California ballot measure could set up a battle between teachers unions and education reformers
A proposed ballot initiative in California could set up a big fight between the state’s powerful teachers unions and education reformers. According to the Wall Street Journal, the proposed measure…
Newsom allies seek to have recall declared unconstitutional
As the recall election aimed at California Gov. Gavin Newsom enters its final days, it’s worth noting that some of Newsom’s defenders have decided the best way to defeat the…
San Jose engages in gun control theater
Lawmakers in San Jose, California are taking steps toward adopting a first-of-its-kind ordinance requiring local gun owners to buy insurance and to pay an annual fee to “subsidize police responses,…
U.S. District Court strikes down California assault weapon ban
A U.S. District Court judge has ruled California’s ban on so-called assault rifles is unconstitutional. Judge Roger Benitez wrote: The Court does not lightly enjoin a state statute. However, while…
How California’s sky-high gas prices may go national
California was once a leader in both pop culture and political innovation. Now, it’s just a leader in bad ideas that threaten to spread nationwide. Golden State drivers have been…