San Francisco Dems, in unprecedented move, could break with state party to oppose billionaire tax by Junyao Yang August 20, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) The California Democratic Party narrowly voted in early August to support the upcoming billionaire wealth tax. San Francisco’s local party chapter appears poised to buck that choice: It is taking unprecedented… Continue reading
California’s new felony is the latest state election protection law, not the first. The model bill for the other 49 states goes much further. Christopher Armitage Jul 12, 2026 California Governor Gavin Newsom. Photo Credit: Chris Allen, VOICE Note from the author: It is totally fine if you aren’t up for… Continue reading
Advocates have gained momentum to beef up the state’s primary antitrust law, but the largest companies in the nation are trying to stop it. by David Dayen June 29, 2026 (Prospect.org) A bill to update the antitrust laws in the nation’s most populous state faces a critical legislative hearing this week…. Continue reading
By Edward-Isaac Dovere Updated Jun 26, 2026 (edition.cnn.com) California Governor Gavin Newsom holds press conference in San Francisco, California, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a national tax on billionaires that he says is the first part of an “economic reset for America”… Continue reading
City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election. Jessica Washington, Jonah Valdez June 8 2026 (TheIntercept.com) LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman at her primary election night party at Boomtown Brewery on June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. Photo: Gina Ferrazi/Los Angeles Times via… Continue reading
The short answer is: yes, advocates of the takeover generally argued that buses would be more modern, flexible, and economical than streetcars, but there is no well-known record of General Motors explicitly promising, “We will run Los Angeles transit more efficiently.” What happened is that the Los Angeles Railway (“Yellow… Continue reading
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman raises her arms to thank her supporters at the end of her election night speech at Boomtown Brewery in Los Angeles. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) By Noah Goldberg and David Zahniser June 8, 2026 (LATimes.com) Nithya Raman had 115 days to make her case to Los Angeles voters. The City… Continue reading
