The California agriculture industry is gathering signatures to place an initiative on the ballot that would shift money from the worthless bullet train over toward solving the state’s water crisis – but will it work? Read more here
California and Oregon are Moving Ahead with Plans to Demolish Dams with No Replacements
The governments of California and Oregon along with other federal officials are pressing ahead with a plan to demolish 4 hyrdroelectric dams on the Klamath River – and not replace them or make accommodations for any disruptions they cause in nature. They’re doing so because of a provision in California’s Proposition 1 which passed in the November 2014 election. “Elections …
What Kind of Drought Relief Has El Nino Brought to California?
El Nino arrives – and causes a tornado to blast through the City of Vernon. But did the storm actually help the Southland more than hurt it? A new report suggests that the heavy rainfall coupled with Californians efforts to cut water usage are creating a “perfect storm” of drought reduction. Read more here
Several New Controversial Laws took Effect in California 1 January
A plethora of new laws have taken effect in California. I’ll review some of the more interesting ones (including the mandate the pregnancy resource centers post abortion referral signs.) Find out more here
Jerry Brown Signs California’s Assisted Suicide Bill into Law
The real reason Jerry Brown signed the assisted suicide bill into law has nothing to do with “death with dignity.” (Here’s a hint: it was more about balancing California’s budget – at least on paper – by lowering cost projections on end-of-life care for the poor and elderly.) I’ll look at this insidious piece of political grandstanding that claimed to …