Who’s Going to Run Against Dianne Feinstein?
The election is a little more than a year away and no major Republican candidate has announced a run against incumbent U. S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. Often cited as the most revered politician in the state, Feinstein has won four elections to the senate, and in a strong Democratic state, she would seem tough, if […]
Silicon Valley Can No Longer Save California — Or The U.S.
Cross-posted at NewGeography Even before Steve Jobs crashed the scene in late 1970s, California’s technology industry had already outpaced the entire world, creating the greatest collection of information companies anywhere. It was in this fertile suburban soil that Apple — and so many other innovative companies — took root. Now this soil is showing signs […]
Govt. Unions Enter The Matrix
Cross-posted at CalWatchdog California’s government unions must be tipsy from all the celebratory champagne they’ve been drinking the past week. As John Hrabe reports today, they’re intimidating signature gatherers for initiatives that would reduce union power. Meanwhile, the California Legislature, which they own lock, stock and beer barrel, can put initiatives on a statewide ballot […]
End of Line for Free Rides?
I took a ride in L.A.’s subway system one time a few years ago. It wasn’t bad. Well, true, there were three thuggish guys in my subway car who were using profane language. They were loud, but at least they didn’t disturb most of the other riders. Of course, that’s because most of those other […]