Author: Joe Mathews

In Praise of Earthquakes

Here is one big lie Californians tell ourselves: we hate earthquakes.  The unspoken truth is that we love earthquakes, as well we should. Don’t give

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Another Angry Billionaire

If I were angrier, would I be richer? The question occurs as Tom Steyer enters the presidential race, running as some sort of avenging angel

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A Scandal That is Not a Scandal

The state auditor has discovered another scandal that isn’t a scandal. The latest target of Elaine Howle’s office is the California State University system. And

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