CALIFORNIA POLITICAL NEWS & VIEWS 07/15/2019

HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 09:00 pm HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS Stephen Frank, California Political News and Views.  7/15/19   Contents:  Faulconer using CRP to prepare to run for Guv? Will he or won’t he: Valadao Waiting for REAL Democrat candidate against Lackey L.A. Count GOP happenings BIG STORY On Thursday, HOTT reported that no Trumper Kevin Faulconer, Mayor of San Diego, someone […] Read More and Comment: HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS   Eber: Beware of what you wish for By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:44 pm Here is how the scam works.  An attorney will send a letter to a city or school board claiming the districts or elections are racist and hinder “minorities” from winning—not running, but winning.  If you agree to changing your whole system of elections, you only pay $35,000—just for reading the letter.  Say no and a […] Read More and Comment: Eber: Beware of what you wish for   9th Circuit rules in favor of Trump admin in ‘sanctuary city’ case By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:35 pm Should police agencies that PROTECT criminals from foreign countries, illegal aliens, receive money from the Federal government?  During the pick up of illegal aliens  ordered by the Courts, sanctuary city politicians told the cops to PROTECT the criminals.  This is called obstruction of justice—and it is a felony.  Arrest Garcetti, SF Mayor Breed and a […] Read More and Comment: 9th Circuit rules in favor of Trump admin in ‘sanctuary city’ case   Radanovich: California Conservative Again By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:31 pm The 1966 election saw two major changes for the State of California.  First, was the election of Ronald Reagan as Governor.  The second was the passage of a ballot measure that has changed the course of California government, forever—the major changed a part time Sacramento legislature into a permanent class of full time rulers. To […] Read More and Comment: Radanovich: California Conservative Again   State Taxpayers Financed Dead Tress and Government Employees in Modesto By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:27 pm What could go wrong?  Sacramento gives Modesto over $326,000 to plant 5,000 trees. “But the city had trouble carrying out the grant. It underestimated the cost of buying, planting and caring for the trees and about a quarter of the nearly 2,900 trees the city did plant died. The city did not have the budget […] Read More and Comment: State Taxpayers Financed Dead Tress and Government Employees in Modesto   This time CalPERS plans for stock market drop By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:22 pm The good news is that CalPERS is planning for the next economic downturn.  The bad news is that due to California taxation and regulatory policy, the inevitable downturn will be worse in California than in other States.  Remember, this is an agency that invests in MONEY LOSING environmental companies, knowing they will lose money.  Corruption?  […] Read More and Comment: This time CalPERS plans for stock market drop   Want to remove a tree in San Jose? It’ll cost you thousands. By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:18 pm Government is expansive.  Not for any purpose, just to make sure you can afford to live in an area.  The goal of Guv Brown was to use tax policy and regulations to get the middle class to leave California.  He won that battle.  San Jose wants the city to be populated by the very rich […] Read More and Comment: Want to remove a tree in San Jose? It’ll cost you thousands.   Should college athletes profit from their prowess? NCAA says no, but California may say yes By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:09 pm USC, UCLA, Cal and the other big schools give athletes scholarships in exchange for playing for a sports team.  The team makes money, lots of money, plus the prestige of winning brings donations to the school.  The student athletes get room, board and a scholarship.  In many cases they are not qualified for school, but […] Read More and Comment: Should college athletes profit from their prowess? NCAA says no, but California may say yes   Strapped stem cell agency winding down By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:06 pm This sob story is just the first of many that will beg the people of California to go another $3 billion in debt, via a bond.  Watch as “miracles” are related, as possible life saving drugs are discussed, watch as the push for more bureaucrats and studies are made.  The question we should ask is […] Read More and Comment: Strapped stem cell agency winding down   As The Economy Surges, A Dramatic Drop In Workers On Disability By Stephen Frank on Jul 14, 2019 08:01 pm Thanks to President Trump and his economic/tax policies’, plus ending job killing regulations, unemployment for Hispanics, Blacks, Asians, women and teens are at historic lows.  Add to that the dramatic drop in workers on disability. “In the nation as a whole, the number of adults collecting federal disability benefits fell by about 400,000, or 5%, […] Read More and Comment: As The Economy Surges, A Dramatic Drop In Workers On Disability   The California Political News and Views would like tips, suggestions and advance information of local and state government action and legislation. Send the information to Steve Frank at stephenfrank@sbcglobal.net or call 805-795-1271.   In Case You Missed It: CA Insurance Commission Corrupt? Took $$ From Insurance Industry Republican Hope to Take Congressional Seat—Thanks to AOC and Fresno City Councilwoman Trump Saves Babies—Planned Parenthood Loses 9th Circuit Case to Steal Tax $$ McNamee: Let No Good Deed Go Unpunished Walters: New bill reignites California’s ‘reading wars’