Google continues its investment in renewable, clean energy with $168 million for the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California. This follows on $20 million it put in CoolPlanetBiofuels a
The confluence of three cultural events this week has raised my awareness of the precious value of freedom. Two were just completed novels, and one was the repetition of an
According to a new study, the antiwar movement in the United States is now driven almost entirely by Independents and supporters of third parties. The findings have media outlets asking
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&