Regulations

Toyota ‘sudden acceleration’: CA-born scam costs firm billions

There are multiple reports that Toyota is about to pay nearly a $1 billion fine to the U.S. government for accidents related to the unintended acceleration of its vehicles, a story that went national after two incidents in San Diego

Why ‘climate change’ is a useless phrase

John Seiler February 10, 2014

In the late 2000s, “climate change” began replacing “global warming” as the phrase used to encourage government intervention to prevent man-caused climate catastrophes. In 2006, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, greatly increasing

New bullet-train biz plan still doesn’t address judge’s objection

Chris Reed February 8, 2014

On Friday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released a new business plan for the bullet train project. The authority’s document still doesn’t identify how it will pay for the 300-mile initial operating segment, the $31 billion question that led Sacramento Superior

Record global cooling freezes Lake Superior

John Seiler February 8, 2014

Those who still believe the “global warming” myth should become “Yoopers.” That’s Michiganese for “U.P.-ers,” those who live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Because you sure won’t suffer any meltdown there. According to Michigan Live: “Lake Superior is almost frozen over

Lawmakers lighting up $2 per pack cigarette tax hike

Katy Grimes February 7, 2014

Like a re-lit cigarette, smoke again is rising from Senate Bill 768. By state Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, the bill would place a new tax on cigarettes of $2 a pack, with an equivalent tax on cigars, pipe tobacco

Mizzou vs. CA egg fight

John Seiler February 5, 2014

One reason for the long prosperity of the United States is that the country is a vast free-trade zone. Whatever the trade policies toward other countries over the years — protectionist or free trade — 330 million Americans can trade

Assemblyman Rendon’s bill addresses CA drought

Katy Grimes February 3, 2014

As the record drought intensifies, the California Legislature is working on several proposals to address the state’s lack of water storage and inadequate delivery system. A major entry comes from Assemblyman Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood. Assembly Bill 1331 would place a $6.5 billion

Drought War: GOP and Dems in fight over CA water policy

Wayne Lusvardi January 29, 2014

Call it the Drought War. Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is fighting with three Republican U.S. representatives over water policy in this parched state. On Jan. 17, Minority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, Rep. Devin Nunes of Tulare and

Bill to save beach bonfires passes Assembly

Katy Grimes January 28, 2014

For many state residents, roasting marshmallows over a beach fire ring is as Californian as surfing and the Beach Boys. Yet in recent years the rings have come under fire for producing smoke and noise. The California Assembly voted unanimously

AG’s bullet-train appeal: Judges should know their place. LOL!

Chris Reed January 28, 2014

After rereading Attorney General Kamala Harris’ court filings from October and last week regarding the bullet train, I’m more convinced than ever that what we’re seeing from Harris and Gov. Jerry Brown is an elaborate charade to mask the fact