Just when you think things couldn’t get worse for California’s beleaguered taxpayers, a new problem is beginning to emerge that will surprise many …
California Commentary
Gavin Newsom’s seriously unserious budget proposal
In politics, it’s good to remember that things often don’t mean what you think they mean. A good example of that is the state budget. The California …
Support the Save Proposition 13 Act of 2026
Starting in 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and businesses from excessive …
The lamest excuse for perpetuating the high-speed rail project
Opposition to California’s high-speed rail project keeps mounting. What began as a $10 billion bond measure to fund a rail project that would …
Did the Legislature forget the pension crisis?
Years ago, when my family went to a popular Mexican restaurant, my young son started reaching for a raw habanero pepper. I told him not to put it in …
California’s clueless politicians
In the history of California, there has never been a bigger disconnect between political elites and the citizenry than over the issue of Proposition …
Sales tax increases slam the middle class in California
From the perspective of taxpayers, this month was most notable for the April 15th deadline for filing state and local income tax returns. But just two …
Proposition 13 protects home equity
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal should dispel all doubts as to why Prop. 13 is so important to California homeowners. The article, …
UCLA study rips Los Angeles Measure ULA
Property owners outside the city of Los Angeles may not be that familiar with the Measure ULA tax, but they should be prepared to get up to speed. Bad …
Sacramento consistently fails to consider the long-term consequences
Examples of government malfeasance in California are way too many to list. While it is true that fraud plays a significant role in California, far …