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State parks fee likely to be on November ballot

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
State parks fee likely to be on November ballot

Make room on the November ballot for yet another measure–environmental groups have apparently gathered enough signatures to let voters decide whether to charge California motorists $18 a year to help state parks. [San Jose Mercuy News] Petition organizers submitted 760,000... (Continue reading)

Looks like California is going to pot

Written on 23 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 Comments
Looks like California is going to pot

It looks like enough signatures have been gathered to place a voter initiative on the November ballot that would legalize marijuana in California. [Los Angeles Times] Supporters credit Los Angeles County with putting the signature drive over the top. Election... (Continue reading)

State constitutional convention movement near collapse

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
State constitutional convention movement near collapse

The populist movement to rewrite the state’s constitution by allowing voters to directly call for a convention is on the verge of collapsing. [Ventura County Star] Supporters claim they’re running short of money and face serious opposition from paid signature... (Continue reading)

Fourth District candidates debate issues at first forum

Written on 6 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Fourth District candidates debate issues at first forum

The three candidates for 4th District county supervisor gathered Saturday morning for the first public forum in the race to replace incumbent Katcho Achadjian. [Nipomo Incorporation] Jim Guthrie, Paul Teixeira, and Mike Zimmerman fielded questions on 22 separate issues over... (Continue reading)

Insurance measure qualifies for June ballot

Written on 21 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Insurance measure qualifies for June ballot

A controversial automobile insurance initiative officially qualified for the June ballot Wednesday, but the debate has already begun about whether it harms, or helps, consumers. [San Francisco Chronicle] The measure allows insurance companies to base their rates partly on a... (Continue reading)

Politics surrounds Maldonado’s nomination

Written on 30 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
Politics surrounds Maldonado's nomination

State Sen. Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria), the governor’s pick to be California’s next lieutenant governor, is seen as being a key player in the 2010 budget fight in Sacramento. [Capitol Weekly] Key Democrats want to address the state’s $6 billion... (Continue reading)

The PG&E stealth measure

Written on 27 Dec, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 8 Comments
The PG&E stealth measure

Is Pacific Gas and Electric trying to pull a fast one on California voters next November? Los Angeles Times business columnist Michael Hiltzik certainly thinks so, at least based on his Sunday column. According to Hiltzik, PG&E is the major force... (Continue reading)

A constitutional convention?

Written on 21 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
A constitutional convention?

Next November’s ballot could be brimming with various propositions. There’s already talk of voters being asked to decide legalization of marijuana and gay marriage. Now add a possible call for a statewide constitutional convention in Sacramento to the growing list.... (Continue reading)

Arnold’s approval hits new low

Written on 17 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
Arnold's approval hits new low

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approval rating as governor has dropped to a new low, according to a poll by the Public Policy Institute of California. [Los Angeles Times] Voters, concerned by the economy and the state’s dismal finances, give the governor poor... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Protecting property, saving the democracy

Written on 4 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 1 Comment

One of the quickest ways to jettison our individual freedom is to allow the diminution of property rights – even the property of others.... (Continue reading)