A New 9-1-1 Network for California’s New Normal
Among the many sobering lessons of the last few months of devastating wildfire is how much the 9-1-1 system is a lifeline for the public in times of crisis. We have also come to see how much that network – for police and fire — depends on modern wireless technology. The speed and ferocity of […]
A Republican Wipeout in the GOP Heartland?
Harry R. Sheppard and Edward Izac are forgotten names today, but these two Democratic congressmen, elected in 1936, mark the last time Orange and San Diego counties had no Republican representation in Congress. Now, 82 years later, it is possible that once again no Republican will represent these two once solidly Republican counties. The year […]
Top Two Favors Thieves, Murderers and Other Crooks
Thank you, Duncan Hunter Jr. Because the corrupt Congressman’s long-overdue indictment has provided the first real public crack in the civic-media support for top two. The support for top two from the self-styled good guys of California press and politics has been ironclad. It hasn’t bothered people that the system is anti-democratic, that it discourages […]
Hey Legislators: What About Business?
As this week winds down with the influx of bills to be passed and signed things are very hectic in Sacramento. It seems the only concern of our legislators is to ensure they are passing and promoting bills that help them with their financial supporters. They do need to build a war chest for the […]