Blog
Back to homepagePlastic Bag Bill Goes Down in Defeat
Katy Grimes: One accomplishment yesterday by legislators, was the failure to pass the ban on plastic bags. Yes, I see it as an accomplishment. The state’s lawmakers sought to be the first in the nation (again) to impose a ridiculous,
Read MoreWorse than you think
John Seiler: If you’ve been reading CalWatchDog.com, you’ve seen my pieces warning that the economy might not perform up to the expectations of Gov. Arnold and the leaders in the Legislature. Back on June 21, I warned that a recession
Read MoreGood News, We Think…
Anthony Pignataro: We’re kinda torn on whether to celebrate this one: “The California Parole Apprehension Team (CPAT) — created as part of the Governor’s parole reforms — in less than 8 months has arrested or located 2,598 parolees-at-large, a record
Read MoreKalifornia Kinder Koncentration Kamps
John Seiler: Childhood should be a time of exploring the universe opening up before one. It ought to be filled with joy, freedom, happiness and, yes, danger. It’s danger that keeps life interesting. Not in the Kalifornia Kinder Koncentration Kamps.
Read MoreUnions' war on accountability
Steven Greenhut: The LA teachers’ union is livid over a Los Angeles Times series and database that enables readers and parents to look up the ratings of district teachers. The unions have made it impossible to fire even abusive or
Read MoreSenate Staff Salaries Online!
Anthony Pignataro: Exciting, isn’t it? Well, to us wonkish, nerdish reporters, it is. Yes, folks, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg has agreed to post a 22-page PDF spreadsheet listing the salaries of all Senate staffers, right there real prominent-like
Read MoreMake a Difference Day
Katy Grimes: It should warm everyone’s heart that the Senate today approved “Make a Difference Day,” a power-packed Assembly resolution that designates October 23, 2010, and every fourth Saturday of October thereafter, as “Make a Difference Day.” The author, Assemblyman
Read MoreResolution on TV loudness!
Steven Greenhut: The Senate is now voting on Assembly Joint Resolution 43, which urges Congress and the president to pass federal legislation for “TV loudness differential” — mandating that commercials not be so much louder than the programs. Sen. Tony
Read MoreIowa story sheds light on MSM
Steven Greenhut: When a group of black teens beats up white people while allegedly yelling, “It’s Beat Whitey Night,” one can have a fairly good idea that the beatings were racially motivated. Yet the mainstream media that covered this event,
Read MoreAdult Beverage Hypocracy
Katy Grimes: While one group is pushing to expand and increase wine and liquor tastings in public places, people are getting pulled over in DUI checkpoints on a Friday evening. Yesterday, the Assembly voted to pass a bill extending tasting
Read More