How Soon Will CA Budget Feel Effects of Covid-19?
As has been reported by many news outlets, California’s robust economy is expected to take a hit as members of the public and businesses respond to COVID-19. Workers and businesses are feeling effects now but how soon will the state government budget feel it? The first clues come with the state revenue reports on tax […]
Californians Liked Bernie Sanders, Voters in Other States Disagree
Although we are still awaiting final delegate totals from California’s slow-count March 3rd presidential primary, it is clear that Sen. Bernie Sander’s popular vote bested his only viable remaining rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. But it may have been the Vermonter’s last hurrah! California does not have a winner-take-all system awarding 277 delegates proportionately […]
Saying ‘Goodbye’ to California
By STUART WALDMAN It’s incomprehensible to me that anyone would want to leave California. Sure, we might toy with the idea of a mansion somewhere in flyover territory, but at the end of the day, the San Fernando Valley is home. But apparently, leaving California is a real option for many people. We know that […]
Social Changes with COVID-19 are a prelude to life with less fossil fuels
While the world is feverously trying to reduce emissions from fossil fuel usage, we get hit with the horrific contagious Coronavirus COVID-19. We’ve seen extensive self-imposed social adjustments to transportation that are very similar to what will be required to live with less fossil fuels in the future. We’ve seen a serious reduction in the […]