This is a big story. McClintock is leaning toward Gov. DeSantis for President and Cong. Doug LaMalfa is undecided. The CRP convention had lots of Trump supporters. But at the end of the day, many were also looking to the
Author: Stephen Frank
HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS
HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS Stephen Frank, California Political News and Views, 3/15/23 Real Ballots (Paper) vs. PDA—Computer Voting The slogan used by many after the 2020 election was STOP THE STEAL—WE ARE NOT DEMOCRATS We know that in many States
Eber: The Counterfeit Counter-Culture revisited
Our society has transformed from one of civility to hostility. We have moved from debate to hate and bullying. Words used to have meanings, now words are used to stop debate and civilized discourse. “Lack of idealism and patriotism with
Uber and Lyft shares rise after California court victory lets them classify drivers as contractors
The voters have spoken, we want to allow Uber and Lyft drivers to be independent contractors. The unions and State government are horrified that folks do not want to pay bribes to unions in order to work. The issue is
SB 253: Corporate Accountability on Climate Data–Make Doing Business in California More Expensive
How do you make the cost of doing business in California more expensive? How do you make public the operating procedures and results of private companies—helping competitors from other States get an advantage? “Senate Bill 253 by Senators Scott Wiener (D-San
BALLOT MEASURE DISHONESTY: SADLY. IT’S OLD HAT
The California Republican party has now openly authorized the buying and selling of proxies, to control the organization. Maybe they are imitating the State ballot procedures. “Neither referenda nor dishonesty in getting them to the ballot is new. Deception is
State water agency rescinds controversial Delta order that put fish at risk
Who needs water in California. Per the State water agency, not families, farms or businesses. Nope it is the fish. “As storms swell California’s reservoirs, state water officials have rescinded a controversial order that allowed more water storage in the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Stimulus update: Direct $500 payment to be sent to more than 300 families in two days
Sonoma County is about to become just another Socialist County. They are starting a payment plan for families in a small way. In a year or two it will become a “human right”. Of course the money might not be
City of Pasadena Faces Nearly $10 Million in Rising Costs On Current Goods and Services Contracts Due to CPI Adjustment Clauses
What are the effects of the high inflation, massive deficits and Fed monetary policy? The people of Pasadena, for instance are seeing the cost of government, in that small city go up by $10 million—blowing a hole in their budget.
Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off another 10,000 employees
Last November, Facebook laid off 11,000 workers. Yesterday it was announced that within two months they are going to lay off another 10,000. Since most Silicon Valley tech forms are laying off workers in similar numbers, 95,000 since the first