San Diego Mayor Scores Points at California Commonwealth Club

What is a “New California Republican? One rising political star increasingly mentioned as gubernatorial material thinks he knows and believes that prospects for GOP success at the polls will improve if others embrace his credos. In a generally well-received address before the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco this past week, San Diego Mayor, […]

Remembering Ross Johnson

(Photo: Susie Swatt with Ross Johnson) From the day he first was elected to the Assembly, Ross Johnson served with a singular purpose – improve the lives of Californians. It started with trying to provide relief to beleaguered homeowners who simply couldn’t afford the property taxes required to keep them in their homes. It ended […]

Democrats Cling to a Supermajority They Don’t Really Use

It’s maddening to watch Democrats play games to preserve a supermajority they don’t even use. The party has been rightfully criticized for using a budget-related to change the rules to advantage State Senator Josh Newman as he faces a recall in his Orange County District. Now they’ve pushed the Fair Political Practices Commission (including a […]