A former San Francisco official pleaded guilty on Jan. 6 to a string of bribes and corruption during his years in office. His case is part of a larger investigation into the city’s corruption. Former San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru officially pleaded guilty in federal court to honest services wire fraud. The 59-year…
GM Says Will Comply With California’s Vehicle Emissions Rules
January 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON—General Motors Co. on Sunday said it had agreed to recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act. The move will make the Detroit automaker eligible for government fleet purchases by the state of California, GM said. The automaker made the commitment to recognize California’s authority in a letter to…
California Says COVID-Positive Health Workers Can Get Back to Work Amid Shortages
January 9, 2022
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The California Department of Public Health issued guidance that allows health care networks to enable COVID-19-positive employees to keep working if they don’t show any symptoms. “The department is providing temporary flexibility to help hospitals and emergency services providers respond to an unprecedented surge and staffing shortages. Hospitals have to exhaust all other options before…
California Law Enforcement Continues to Fight Against Early Release for Violent Criminals
January 8, 2022
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A number of law enforcement officials are continuing their fight against the early release of violent criminals following the court order that blocks state prison officials from doing so. “[State officials] have it in their mind that releasing people from our institutions is somehow criminal justice reform, but it isn’t,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike…
Newsom, Democrats Go for Californians’ Guns
January 7, 2022
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Commentary Even as crime is surging in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the legislature are seeking to make it more difficult for citizens to defend themselves. This week, Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Bill 1594, which reads, “This bill would specify that a gun industry member has created or maintained…
Author of ‘San Fran-sicko’ Michael Shellenberger Talks Recent Crime Wave, Prop. 47
San Francisco-native turned Berkeley resident Michael Shellenberger is no stranger to California’s progressive political climate. Identifying as a liberal himself, Shellenberger has seen the state change due to its progressive criminal justice policies. He argues these policies that loosen penalties for crime, push housing first for the homeless, and enable open air drug use coupled…
Author of ‘San Fransicko’ Michael Shellenberger Talks Recent Crime Wave, Prop. 47
San Francisco-native turned Berkeley resident Michael Shellenberger is no stranger to California’s progressive political climate. Identifying as a liberal himself, Shellenberger has seen the state change due to its progressive criminal justice policies. He argues these policies that loosen penalties for crime, push housing first for the homeless, and enable open air drug use coupled…
California’s Government Adds to Infamous History of Computer Problems
January 7, 2022
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Commentary In my now 35 years of writing on California government, a constant refrain is state government computer problems—ironically located in the state that’s still considered the center of the global computer and internet revolutions. The latest: A Jan. 4 report by Michael S. Tilden, CPA, the acting California state auditor, titled, “FI$Cal Status: California’s…
California Republicans Pan Democratic Push for Government-Run Health Care
Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron blasted the California Assembly Rules Committee on Jan. 6 for approving legislation that would create single-payer, government-run universal health care in the state. Waldron (R-Valley Center) panned the committee, which consists of nine Democrats and three Republicans, for voting to advance a “government takeover of California’s health care system.” The…
LA Controller Ron Galperin Announces Run For State Controller
January 6, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin launched his campaign Jan. 6 for state controller with an endorsement from current State Controller Betty Yee, who is leaving the position due to term limits. “I am pleased to endorse Ron Galperin for state controller,” Yee said. “As Los Angeles controller, Galperin has demanded the kind of accountability,…
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