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CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 27

How far can a third party candidate go? Cops lost almost 1,000 guns Democratic leaders say spend Rainy Day Funds on cloudy days too Tom Steyer spending boosts gubernatorial bid Newsom, de León fight over gun control legacy Good morning!

Middle class squeezed in Bay Area

James Poulos June 27, 2016

Driven by shifting economics, demographics, and changing definitions of moderate prosperity, middle class Californians in areas once rife with new arrivals — and dominated by Democratic voters — have begun looking for the residential exits. Statewide struggle Both the Bay Area

Last CA nuke plant to close

James Poulos June 27, 2016

California regulators have made preparations to close Diablo Canyon, the state’s last remaining nuclear power plant, in a move quickly characterized as a turning point in the nation’s approach to energy production and use. “Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced

Dislike of Clinton, Trump creates third-party moment

Matt Fleming June 27, 2016

If there was ever an opportunity for a third-party run, now would be it. Unfavorable opinions among voters of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — the presumptive presidential candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively — create a

‘Jungle primary’ effects could doom AB32’s renewal

Chris Reed June 23, 2016

California’s shift to “jungle primaries” in which the top two candidates advance regardless of party hasn’t resulted in significant changes in state politics, Mother Jones reported in early 2015. A 2014 Los Angeles Times op-ed was similarly dismissive of the

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 23

CalWatchdog Staff June 23, 2016

Roger Hernandez retaliating against the Women’s Caucus? State senator served with subpoena on Election Night State agency delaying audit Coastal Commission needs loan from the state to make payroll Democrats looking to increase mandatory sentencing minimums Good morning. Happy Friday

Accusations of political retaliation against a fellow Democrat, as told by Twitter

Matt Fleming June 23, 2016

A bill to expand parental leave was killed in committee Wednesday, leaving the Twitterati to speculate there was an appearance of retaliation by the chairman, Assemblyman Roger Hernández. The perceived retaliation came two months after the West Covina Democrat was asked

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 22

CalWatchdog Staff June 22, 2016

Bill to stop automatic license suspensions for unpaid fines nears passage Poll shows Issa tied Republican assemblywoman and union have words County supervisor ousted after controversial CCC vote Faith-based colleges fight back A bill to stop automatic suspensions of driver’s

Legislature advancing bill to stop license suspensions for unpaid fines

Matt Fleming June 22, 2016

A bill to stop automatic suspensions of driver’s licenses for unpaid fines is only a few votes and one signature from becoming law. Senate Bill 881, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hertzberg, has cleared the Senate already and is working its

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 21

CalWatchdog Staff June 21, 2016

Is Issa really in trouble? What about that Trump endorsement? Dalai Lama brings peace to Sacramento Ballot initiatives prepare for war Housing for the homeless is getting close Is Congressman Darrell Issa really in trouble after squeaking through the primary