See Which CA Cities Have Lost the Most Democrats and Republicans
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:56 pmThis article is just for background information about the demographic trends in California. One factor is the absolute lack for the past 6.5 years—and counting—of the California Republican Party not promoting voter registration. Why register if the Party does not care? “It’s no secret that the Republican Party is hemorrhaging voters in California. In all […]
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No-interest loans or cash grants? SF weighs how to help merchants during lengthy construction
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:53 pmThis is a great story about how government operates. First they create a problem, then they use tax dollars to fix the problem they created. At no time, prior to creating the problem did San Fran think about the repercussions of their actions to the families, jobs and businesses they will be interrupting. “San Francisco’s […]
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Price tag swells to $9B for rail line through Sepulveda Pass
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:50 pmThe choo choo train to nowhere started as a $38 billion project. It is now up to $200 billion—with an absolute guarantee that few will ride it and it will lose billions a year in operation. Across California all government bus and train services are losing money and riders—some up to 40%. Yet, the corrupt […]
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Still lamenting FCC directive, San Ramon council OKs outside firm to help with small cell wireless
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:48 pmThis could be your town. The FCC has ruled that your city council spent hundreds of thousands, or millions to meet a Federal mandate on small cell towers. “In response to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the public hearing presented a resolution to allocate funds for a contract with First Carbon […]
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Parker Drilling v. Newton and the Uncertainties of Wage-Hour Law
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:46 pmThis is one of the reasons the cost of living is high and the cost of employment is extremely high—even with agreements. Now the oil industry might be forced to pay retro-actively the wages not previously known—except to the courts. Once in place, this also means other industries could eb faced with the same uncertain […]
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Would SLO County voters pass an affordable housing tax? It’s time to find out
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:43 pmThis is what the over taxed and over governed people of San Luis Obispo need—another tax to finance the government class, while harming those in need. “Another new tax? This time for affordable housing projects? “Hell no!” “Taxed up the wazoo already!” Those were among the deluge of objections on The Tribune’s Facebook page after […]
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Startup’s answer for high-priced Silicon Valley housing: Homes in backyards
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:41 pmCalifornia knows how to start new industries—Hollywood, technology, solar panels and more. Now a brilliant new industry has begun. A firm will build small housing in your backyard, get all the permits, financing, etc. This can be used as a second income for some and an answer to the housing crisis for others. “That’s the […]
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San Jose flooded by parked cars despite push for transit-oriented future
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:37 pmImagine, a city the size of San Jose having lots of cars parked on the streets. Apparently those running the city are shocked. They prefer everybody use the money losing government transportation system, the system that is not reliable and crime ridden. San Jose leaders want to citizens and tourists to be customers of a […]
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What happens if San Fran’s power is shut down to prevent wildfires?
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:35 pmThe next time there is a fire in Lassen, Shasta, Butte or Placer County, the City of San Fran could go dark. Hospitals will need back up generators. Street lights might not work. You will not be able to recharge your computer, tablet or phone—except if you use the battery in your car. Of course, […]
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Is there some good in the NIMBY movement? Is the YIMBY always great?
By Stephen Frank on Aug 13, 2019 07:25 pmSometimes we need a good discussion of an issue. We have written about Susan Kirsch before, even had an article by her in the California Political News and Views. Read this to get an in depth analysis of the issue. “But this narrative of class and generational combat is incomplete. Lower-income renters and homeowners are […]
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