Positive Sign for Prop 6
In a June column, I predicted that the vote on the gas tax repeal measure, Proposition 6, would be close. I still think so but signs are popping up that the pro-repeal side is showing some strength among voters. The latest indication was endorsement of the repeal by liberal congressional Democratic candidate Katie Porter hoping […]
SB 10: Bail Reform or Stay-out-of-Jail Card
(Editor’s Note: The following comments in press releases were issued as the SB 10 bail reform measure made its way to the governor. Sen. Bob Hertzberg, co-author of the bill in support; Sen. Jim Nielsen, former Chair of the Board of Prison Terms in opposition) Senator Bob Hertzberg: “It is no secret that our criminal […]
California is following Germany’s Failed Climate Goals
Germany was the first major economy to make a big shift in its energy mix toward low carbon sources, but Germany is failing to meet its climate goals of reducing harmful carbon-dioxide emissions even after spending over $580 billion by 2025 to overhaul its energy systems. Germany’s emissions miss should be a “wake-up” call for governments everywhere. Germany […]
How to Make California’s Southland Water Independent for $30 Billion
The megapolis on California’s southern coast stretches from Ventura County on the northern end, through Los Angeles County, Orange County, down to San Diego County on the border with Mexico. It also includes the western portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Altogether these six counties have a population of 20.5 million residents. According to the California […]