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Gun tax, security deposit cap and other new California laws take effect

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Numerous new California laws took effect on July 1, including a gun and ammunition tax and a cap on the security deposits landlords can charge renters. Assembly Bill 28 imposes an 11% tax on guns, gun parts... (Continue reading)

California Supreme Court strikes down citizen’s ballot initiative

Written on 20 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

Opinion by California Senate Republicans Today, the California Supreme Court struck down a ballot initiative that would limit the government’s ability to raise taxes without public approval. In a nearly unprecedented move, California’s highest court – stacked with Democrat-appointed justices... (Continue reading)

Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in California

Written on 18 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects robbed a Secret Service agent at gunpoint in Orange County the same night President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attended a fundraiser in Los Angeles. [Washignton Post] Shortly after 9:30 p.m.... (Continue reading)

California woman made antisemitic phone threats, headed to prison

Written on 25 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old California woman is headed to prison after she made antisemitic phone threats to a former executive director of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman on Thursday sentenced Melanie Harris of... (Continue reading)

Congressional Republicans urge Newsom to suspend California gas tax hike

Written on 24 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN House Republicans from California are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s annual gas tax increase as Golden State residents grapple with the highest gas prices in the country. [Gazette] All 11 House Republicans from California... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to slash 10,000 jobs, reduce state deficit

Written on 10 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Friday to reduce the state’s budget deficit by slashing 10,000 vacant jobs and cutting spending. Through his revised budget proposal, Newsom plans to close both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget... (Continue reading)

Mismanagement of California and your canceled insurance policy

Written on 11 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN As policy holders are receiving cancellation notices in the mail, the insurance industry is struggling to survive. Industry leaders are grappling with massive fire losses, increased claims payout, inflation, and an actuarial system that did not... (Continue reading)

California’s bong sale misses the mark

Written on 27 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to recoup the more than $14 million a group of cannabis companies owe in back taxes, the state held an auction selling items such as glass bongs (water pipes), snow cone machines and shelving... (Continue reading)

Man shot after using women’s bathroom at California park

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and pistol-whipped a man after he used a women’s bathroom at a Southern California park on Saturday. [Sacramento Bee] The man went to use the men’s restroom at Sylvan Park in Redlands, but it... (Continue reading)

California needs an equitable income tax system

Written on 9 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

Statement by California Controller Malia Cohen Cohen released the following statement following last month’s announcement that the L.A. Dodgers signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with pitcher Shohei Ohtani. The contract is structured so that Ohtani will receive $2 million... (Continue reading)