For DeMaio, Does Run for Congress Mix with Recall Effort and Gas Tax Repeal?
Former San Diego City Councilman and talk radio host Carl DeMaio pulled nomination papers to challenge fellow Republican incumbent Duncan Hunter in the 50th Congressional District. DeMaio has also been the face of two efforts headed to California ballots—the recall of state Senator Josh Newman and the repeal of the recent gas tax increase. Will […]
Setting the Record Straight on CalPERS and SB 400
As California continues to grapple with pension reform, it’s important to keep the record straight on how the state got into this mess. A major reason was the pension spiking of nearly 20 years ago, specifically Senate Bill 400 of 1999, by state Sen. Deborah Ortiz, D-Sacramento, which retroactively increased pensions 50 percent for California Highway Patrol […]
Condo revival?
For many, condominiums (condos) are the answer to many questions that accompany California’s housing woes. First, condos present densities that are higher and more satisfying to those obsessed with planning and smart growth. Local elected officials, purportedly, like condos. But, many builders worry that if it was true affection these elected officials had for this […]
More Must Be Done by Drug Companies to Put Patients First
In October of last year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 17 into law, a bill that mandates drug manufacturers to now publicly provide justification for any big drug price hikes. It was both a rebellion against Big Pharma practices and an effort to inject transparency into the controversial industry. The legislative decision comes as […]