As the bullet train continues to miss deadlines and soar over budget, Dan Walters examines for CalMatters on the role of governmental decision making.
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Frustrated with the Friends of the Purple Line Plan, Los Angeles residents have joined together to combat upzoning. Jim O’Sullivan, a local L.A. resident, writes for City Watch.
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Tom Campbell, former Bay Area Congressman and State Senator, is chair of the nascent Common Sense Party, and below explores the vibrant center left wide open by our current two party system, and how increasing numbers of people are looking for a Third Way.
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As legislators in San Jose and Sacramento prepare to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest, they make false claims that top earners aren't paying their "fair share." It's not true, as John Early explains in the Wall Street Journal.
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Far-sighted analysts are seeing a reordering of traditional political groupings, suggesting a new vibrant center might be at hand. Perhaps Slilicon Valley voters' rejection of extremes from sides of the spectrum is an example. Fredrik Erixon explains in The Spectator.
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Two friends passed comments after reading our transcript of recent City Hall discussions that invoked Critical Race Theory.
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To much balllyhoo, Los Angeles, earlier this year, announced a $1.2bn public funds project to build 10,000 new apartments for the homeless. It's not turning out well. Silicon Valley politicians should take note. Zach Weissmueller reports in Reason.
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Racial disparities abound in Silicon Valley. Web Editor Simon Gilbert explores the history of racism in the region and how inequality is almost always tied to one issue: discriminatory NIMBYism.
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The economic pressures on local newspapers brought about by excessive government regulation is a grave threat to our democracy. David Chavern reports for CalMatters.
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As California faces the economic consequences of the pandemic, the government is forced to either borrow more or tax more. Dan Walters with CalMatters explores this dilemma.
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As government-driven education restrictions pile up for the upcoming school year, the poor, middle class, and minorities may be suffering the most. Christopher Bedford reports for The Federalist.
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Sky-high energy prices in California directly contribute to the astronomical cost of living throughout the state. Will it get worse? Katy Grimes reports for California Globe.
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