The state’s landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they’re going to have to raise rents. But they complain about laws that limit how much they can do so.
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Silicon Valley Wants to Kill AI Reform Bill Headed for Committee Vote This Week
The sprawling bill that offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens was approved 32-1 by the state Senate in May faces a vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday and must win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this year.
President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal
Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?
Democratic Party Is Paying the Price Today for the Wrongs of the Past
Entropy in democracy is a beautiful thing! It is what every American would like to see. Unfortunately, that has not been the case with the Democratic party.
Amid Allegations of Illegal Private Meetings, New Mexico County Names Chavez a Finalist
Commissioners in New Mexico's biggest county, Bernalillo County, have named Cindy Chavez a finalist for their new county manager, with a decision expected this month.
FTC Civil Suit Accuses Adobe, Two Execs of Illegal Actions on Subscriptions
The FTC says that for years, Adobe used fine print and inconspicuous hyperlinks to hide a hefty early termination fee to retain subscribers and boost profits.
Chavez Threatens to Sue San Diego County, Citing Possible Discrimination
Lawyers for the Santa Clara County supervisor cite irregularities, including breaches of confidentiality and discrimination, in San Diego County’s search for a new top administrative officer.
CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign Gifts
California passed a law in 2022 to limit ‘pay to play’ in local politics. Now, after two years, legislators want to gut it.
Organized Labor Rallies Around Cindy Chavez as Next San Diego County CAO
Labor union members rallied outside the San Diego County administration building on Tuesday, pushing for Chavez' appointment to the county’s top staff position.
Sam Liccardo: It’s The Counting
Op-Ed: We must respect whatever findings that elections officials reach in the recount of ballots in the 16th Congressional District.
Politics Roils the 16th District Recount, Extending Count
The counting process exploded into a controversy involving political action committees, campaign surrogates, the Federal Election Commission, members of Congress and the counting of previously discarded ballots.
Prop. 1 OK Will Change How Californians with Mental Illness Get Help
Gov. Gavin Newsom made mental health a priority since he took office five years ago. The ballot initiative voters approved this month will provide billions of dollars to fund housing and treatment facilities for mentally ill Californians.
Uncovering Rock Stars’ Surprising Hobbies and Skills
Rock stars are not superhuman beings. As a result, just like everyone, they also have interests and hobbies. Therefore, rock stars engage in skills that interest them when they are not in the studio recording songs or making music.
Book Review: Life in the Fishbowl by Ron Gonzales and Guisselle Nuñez
Ostensibly a manual to help future candidates to elective office understand what’s in store for them, it’s a bid to rehabilitate his reputation 18 years after his controversial mayorship ended.
Liccardo: Bills Too Damn High
Bay Area residents got a shock with the hike in their January energy bills. Those rates will increase—again—in April. These rising energy bills follow higher bills for insurance, food, water and medicine – not to mention the already-punishing cost of rent or a mortgage. The bills are just too damn high. Contrary to the belief of some, these higher bills aren’t simply the result of some generalized “inflation,” which declined sharply in recent months. Rather, specific policy choices got us to this place—and it’s long past time for relief for millions of American families.
Accusations of Sexual Misconduct Roil Local CHP Ranks
One complaint alleges that a retired California Highway Patrol officer sexually harassed and sexually battered a female employee at a San Jose CHP facility.
