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Trump court pick could be consequential to California Teachers Association

While it may not be immediately apparent, Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s presidential election has deep implications for the balance of political power in California. Because of his win, there could soon be a fifth vote on the U.

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 18

CalWatchdog Staff November 18, 2016

LAO: State could withstand mild recession Newsom calls for higher-ed “sanctuary campuses” CA is the new Texas Border Patrol union likes Trump’s wall idea Covered California prepares for Trump Good morning. TGIF. In non-Trump news, the state’s budget could survive a

LAO: State’s reserves could weather mild recession, face “considerable uncertainty”

Matt Fleming November 17, 2016

Although it faces “considerable uncertainty,” the state’s budget could survive a mild recession for four years without a tax hike or sharp cuts, according to a new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The LAO warned that the stock market fluctuations and other

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 17

CalWatchdog Staff November 17, 2016

All eyes on SoCal state Senate race More details of personal spending from SD congressman’s campaign account Trouble for Pelosi? State senator wants total ban of sex offenders in schools Small Sierra town defaults on pension contributions Good morning! TGIT.

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 16

CalWatchdog Staff November 16, 2016

Poll: Republican gubernatorial candidates would perform well behind Democrat Newsom CA congressional Republicans survived Trump-based attacks Large public union getting closer to a strike Sex worker union urging Gov. Brown to decriminalize prostitution Democrats officially get supermajority in Assembly, Senate still

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 15

CalWatchdog Staff November 15, 2016

Bail-bond reform up next? Trump U lawsuit continues Sanctuary cities v. Trump Twin tunnels move forward, facing resistance CA agriculture industry optimistic about Trump California has long been known as a law-and-order state, particularly following the crime spikes of the

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 14

CalWatchdog Staff November 14, 2016

Trump splits Silicon Valley What does Trump presidency mean for climate change efforts in CA? How to make CA housing more affordable What does Trump presidency mean for Mexican immigrants? Good morning. Let’s talk about Trump. Now that voters have

Trump may be reluctant to settle Trump University lawsuit

Chris Reed November 14, 2016

Will Donald Trump accept a high-profile legal setback so soon after his greatest triumph? That’s the question hanging over the class-action lawsuit against Trump University that’s now being heard in a San Diego federal court. In the wake of Trump’s

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 11

CalWatchdog Staff November 11, 2016

Parole measure’s success depends on CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Issa claims victory with votes still being counted Measure to speed up death penalty appeals hasn’t passed yet but is being challenged in court Villaraigosa in for 2018 gov.

CalWatchdog Morning Read – November 10

CalWatchdog Staff November 10, 2016

10 things to know about Tuesday’s election Death Penalty? #Calexit Trump tax plan to bring overseas tech money back to U.S. What’s next for Democrats? Good morning. TGIT. It was foolish on our part to assume the election madness would