Some odds and ends from the past week:
- A thoughtful commentary from Debra Saunders of the San Francisco Chronicle as we approach the conclusion of George W. Bush’s presidency: Bush showed U.S. is no paper tiger
- Insurance Commissioner and GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Poizner (via FlashReport): COMMON SENSE GOVERNMENT: DOING MORE WITH LESS
- More detail on the hardships faced by California homeowners via the San Jose Mercury: California residents among those with highest homeownership burden
- Environmental regulations taking effect amid tough economic times? Los Angeles Times: California emission waiver looms for carmakers