Why His Opponents Are Worried about John Chiang
Gavin Newsom may be the frontrunner for governor. Antonio Villaraigosa may have the benefits of experience and a strong record as Assembly speaker and mayor of Los Angeles. And John Cox, as the lone Republican in the race, may have a good shot at getting into the top two. But don’t count out John Chiang. […]
Common Sense Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
A series of three bills affecting the criminal justice system sponsored by our fellow prosecutors in the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office have been introduced in the Legislature and deserve passage. Senate Bill 194 allows the initial term of probation to be extended to beyond the initial maximum term following a probation violation. Under current […]
California’s manufacturing and recycling economy
When “manufacturing” is mentioned, you likely picture a factory with products rolling off an assembly line. But there are many off-site functions that are not as obvious as a large plant in an industrial park. One of these is recycling: manufacturers are the biggest consumers of material recycled from end-of-life products and industrial scrap. In 2014 […]
423 million new opportunities for clean air now
Governor Brown’s pet transportation bill that was just approved sealed the deal for higher diesel fuel taxes and required some horse trading with truckers seeking stability in fleet vehicle requirements for the future. It’s a familiar path in California – one with mixed results. The state that leads the nation in electric car registrations last […]