Direction of CA Depends on Which Democrats Prevail
Forget all the talk of Neel Kashkari vs. Tim Donnelly and the fight for the soul of the GOP. The more interesting, and arguably more important, political battle in California is the one for the future of the Democratic Party. This week, California billionaire Tom Steyer promised to pump millions into Democratic contests to push […]
The Truth About High-Speed Rail
Of all the challenges we face in building the nation’s first true high-speed rail system, perhaps none is greater than overcoming the misinformation and gross distortions that have attended the project in recent years. Mark Twain once said that “a lie is halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Nothing […]
California’s Green Bantustans
One of the core barriers to economic prosperity in California is the price of housing. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Policies designed to stifle the ability to develop land are based on flawed premises. These policies prevail because they are backed by environmentalists, and, most importantly, because they have played into the […]
Fresno Spends $232,000 in Taxpayer Funds on Water Rate Lawsuits
Nearly a quarter million dollars in taxpayer funds has been spent by the City of Fresno in its ongoing lawsuits to keep a water rate referendum off the ballot, a CalNewsroom.com investigation has revealed. As of May 6, the city has spent $232,254.28 to sue a group of taxpayers that are trying to overturn controversial water rate hikes approved by the city council last […]
International Trade Outlook to Explore L.A. County Trade with China
If you are interested in the international economy, please plan to join us at the 9th Annual International Trade Outlook, scheduled for June 5th, 2014 in Long Beach. There is a lot to discuss, such as the forecast for trade volume and the Panama Canal’s potential affect on the LA County trade sector. In addition, […]