In the 1930s, tens of thousands of farmers, mostly from Oklahoma, fled the Dust Bowl for California with hopes of a better life. Today it is ironic …
California Commentary
Knee Jerk Tax Hikes
For the second time in as many weeks Californians got the news that Sacramento politicians are proposing yet another big tax hike. The truth is that …
Tax Reform This Isn’t
There is a clamor in Sacramento for “tax reform.” But for every political pundit, politician and bureaucrat in the room, there is a different …
Public Sector Pay: Transparency and Perspective
Public sector labor leaders in California would rather that the public remain relatively ignorant about how well their members are compensated. But …
What California Homeowners Should Know About the State Budget
Let’s be honest. When politicians and pundits discuss the state budget, very little is about the impact on homeowners. Notwithstanding the fact that …
Do Newer Technologies Threaten High Speed Rail?
So many lies were told to convince voters to approve the High Speed Rail project six years ago, that most Californians have soured on it. They are …
California Comeback or Continuing Crisis?
As the California Legislature reconvenes this week for the new session, Californians will hear two decidedly different messages from both politicians …
Tax Hikes Loom for 2016 Ballot
Although it may seem far in the distant future, there has been a great deal of speculation regarding what ballot propositions might appear on the 2016 …
The Ever Shrinking Homeowners Exemption
During the holidays, most Californians are focused on their homes. This is the time when homeowners – and renters too – are decorating and extending …
Revising History to Fool Taxpayers
After Joseph Stalin took the reins of power in the Soviet Union in the mid 1920’s, his image suddenly appeared in paintings of important meetings of …