Prop. 13 and the Unintended Consequence
In the Bay Area, you have commuters griping because the Labor Day party to celebrate the opening of the new Bay Bridge is being paid
John Wildermuth
February 15, 2013
Both Sides Must Negotiate Environmental Reforms
Sure, “CEQA Works,” but not as well as it should. The landmark California Environmental Quality Act, a sharp tool for protecting the state’s natural patrimony
John Wildermuth
February 11, 2013
California and Brown Riding a Hot Streak
If Jerry Brown were a gambling man, this would be a fine time to hit the dice tables in Reno. Or at least take a
John Wildermuth
February 1, 2013
Brown’s Speech Had Something for Everyone
Oliver Wendell Holmes. Genesis. FDR. King Charles III of Spain. Montaigne. William Butler Yeats. Gee, Jerry Brown must be giving a speech. Add to those
John Wildermuth
January 25, 2013
County Boards Are Home for Ex-Legislators
Few people were surprised when Hilda Solis announced earlier this month that she was leaving her post as Secretary of Labor. Hey, President Obama’s first
John Wildermuth
January 18, 2013
The Hard Work’s Ahead for Brown’s Budget
When an exuberant Gov. Jerry Brown released his proposed $96.7 billion state budget Thursday, he called it “a breakthrough” that balances state finances for the
John Wildermuth
January 11, 2013
A Cheerier Look at California in 2013
The other day, Steven Greenhut was on this site with his 10 predictions for 2013, all which can be boiled down to “The Democrats won
John Wildermuth
January 4, 2013
Eric Swalwell Recognized the Changing State
Editor’s note: Eric Swalwell is John Wildermuth’s nominee for the Fox & Hounds Black Bart Award. This annual award goes to the Californian of the
John Wildermuth
December 18, 2012
Governor’s Cancer is a Political Wake-Up Call
Although no one will ever admit it, this week’s announcement that Gov. Jerry Brown is being treated for prostate cancer puts California’s top job very
John Wildermuth
December 14, 2012