Survey: Biz Execs Down on CA
A survey of business executives in highly sought after industries such as clean tech and research & development conclude that California has a number of problems that prevent businesses from locating or expanding in the state. The Pacific Research Institute survey discovered that housing and real estate costs, a poor quality education system, and taxes […]
Cities Worry About Climate Change in Court, not so Much When Talking to Investors
Multiple cities and counties along the California Coast are suing big oil companies over their role in climate change. Because global warming is raising sea levels, the local governments contend that they will face staggering costs from flooding and/or from measures they will have to take to prevent flooding. To anyone worried about climate change, […]
Tell the Truth SF Unified
In June San Francisco’s school board wants voters to approve a new “parcel tax” of $298 per parcel of real property. They claim the money — $50 million per year — is needed to provide teachers with living wages. That’s a worthy objective but it’s not the real reason behind the proposed tax. The real reason is buried deep in SFUSD […]
They fought for a Country they were forced to leave
Imagine sitting at the San Ysidro, Mexico Border crossing peering over the horizon. One side is Mexico. One side is California. There is a constant stream of cars and people on foot easily crossing back and forth, except for a growing brotherhood of deported U.S. Veterans. . The words ‘deported’ and ‘veteran’ seem to negate […]