CPC files amicus brief to protect Californians’ right to the ballot initiative.
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 09:23 pmIn a long history of California courts nullifying the rights of citizens to pass legislation, an effort to protect workers from unions was declared unconstitutional. “In response, Uber and Lyft launched Proposition 22, a 2020 state ballot initiative that proposed a narrow carveout in AB 5 for app-based drivers. Some 10 million Californians helped pass […]
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HEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:30 pmHEARD ON THE TOM/TOMS Stephen Frank, California Political News and Views, 6/9/22 BIG STORY!! State Senate Minority Leader Scott Wilk used a lot of money to win the State Senate District 4 seat—a GOP +4 seat, almost guaranteed to go to a Republican. There were two GOP’ers running: Steve Bailey and George Radanovich. So which […]
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Colman: A CESSPOOL OF REPRESSION
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:26 pmGovernment has repressed the people. “The Democrats, as a party, favor Identity Politics, which gives preferences to certain ethnic groups in college admissions and job hiring. In general, the Democrats want to increase the minimum wage and give paid maternity and paternity to all employees. Perhaps, the biggest weakness of progressive Democrats is their toleration […]
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Stein: Is it ethical to purchase an EV lithium battery powered vehicle?
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:19 pmIf you own an electric vehicle, you are an enemy of the environment—worse than coal, oil or nuclear. “The lower image is just one lithium supply mine where entire mountains are eliminated. Each mine usually consists of thirty-five to forty humongous 797 Caterpillar haul trucks along with hundreds of other large equipment. Each 797 uses […]
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Santa Barbara Proposes Urgency Ordinance to Halt New Hotel Development
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:17 pmWhat a scam by government in cahoots from the hotel industry. Santa Barbara is concerned about housing needs, so do not build more hotels. In reality this is about keeping hotel room fees high—by limiting competition. This has nothing to do with housing—in fact the city and county are BUYING hotels to give housing to […]
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School-based centers can transform health care for California’s children
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:14 pmLAUSD has health clinics in many of their schools. The goal is not to have healthier children—but to take away parental rights for their kids health care. These centers provide abortion advice and assistance, hid sexual issues from the parents—arrange for mental health therapy. All of this, without telling the parents. “School-based health centers are […]
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DeSantis Leads the Way: No Public Money or Sweetheart Deals for Political Corporations
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:11 pmWhy should billionaires buy a sports team—then expect the taxpayers to finance the stadium or arena? The NFL< NBA and MLB have become political operatives, denouncing our laws and making threats. Last year MLB took the All Star game from Atlanta. The crime? The Georgia legislature passed a bill to create honest elections—apparently baseball does […]
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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:04 pmThis is what an organization does—it fights for the taxpayers of California. About a year ago the Jarvis people filed a somewhat similar lawsuit against the city of Simi Valley, my hometown, in conjunction with the Ventura County Taxpayers Association. (Disclosure: I am on the Board of Directors of the Association). Simi Valley wanted to […]
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Child Playing In Meadow Stung By Fish
By Stephen Frank on Jun 08, 2022 08:02 pmThis is serious business. The State of California—the land of sex, drugs and political crazies, has determined by court order that a bumble bee is really a fish! “YOSEMITE VALLEY, CA—A young child was stung by a fish Tuesday while frolicking through a meadow in Yosemite National Park. The three-year-old girl, daughter of George and Shelly […]
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