We know that both parties have a love affair with military spending. This point has never been so plainly demonstrated as it was last Friday night, when Congress approved a
In a fascinating poll conducted by Lake Research Partners, the professional polling company found that a full 75% of likely California voters in 2012 believe that possession of a small
Well, this is certainly a grim honor and not a top ten list that any metro area would ever want to be on. California leads the nation in unemployment rates,
Gov. Brown signed SBX1 2 into law last week. It raises the amount of renewable energy that all state utilities must use to 33% by 2020. Previously, it was 20%
After sweeping into the world of politics with an impressive showing this last November, the Tea Party movement-- characterized by its commitment to lower taxes, less spending, and less government
When the words 'Monsanto Company' and 'lawsuit' converge in a news story, you can expect to hear about the biotechnology/chemical giant pursuing a patent infringement
A recent article from The Economist provided a compelling explanation for the California Republican Party's poor performance over the past several years. Namely, it has failed to reach
One in five U.S. foreclosures is occurring in California, the state with the highest number of foreclosures. The ongoing foreclosure crisis is impacting more than just mortgage holders who&
There is an oddly populist aura to Prop 13 that hides the reality of corporate control that appears to drive the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and its supporters. Look at
CoolPlanetBiofuels has received $20 million in funding from Google Ventures and other venture capital funds. This Camarillo-based business is developing innovative mobile refineries that turn biomass, agricultural leftovers, and
As the Independent movement gains strength and momentum, it is only logical to expect a backlash from the partisans in the major parties. In Oregon, Independents are fighting for the
