Mr. Smith Goes to Court
Friday A/V Club: The military sued Frank Capra, so he made a movie about it.
California
If Sen. Feinstein Loses Re-Election, It Certainly Won't Be Because She's Not 'Left' Enough
California's top-two primary system helps protect her, but what's her appeal outside of her own party?
California Enacts Likely Ineffective Drug Price Transparency Law
What will really keep drug (and any other) prices lower? Competition.
Like Schools, Parks, Social Programs? Too Bad, Because Retirees Get Paid First
New report shows how California's pension obligations are crowding out spending on other things.
Throw Another $1.7 Billion in the California Bullet Train Money Pit
The first leg is already seeing massive cost overruns. Imagine its future.
California Cop Arrested Two Days After Allegedly Assaulting DUI Suspect
A story about a police officer being held accountable by his colleagues
Cities Facing Fiscal Mess Plead With CalPERS as Pensions Consume Budgets
Local California officials warn of a looming disaster.
California May Add Gender Category 'X' to State IDs. Good—Your Gender Isn't the Government's Business.
A no-gender option on state-issued documents is a very libertarian step.
University of California Blows Big Money on Gold-Plated Pensions
They are far from the only public institution in the state to do so.
The Ninth Circuit's Foie Gras Blunder
A federal appeals court raises California's unconstitutional ban from the dead.
California Demands Money from Gatorade to Protect Water from Slander
Silly mobile game pisses off nannies, costs company $300,000.
California Legislative Session Ends With Higher Taxes, Anti-Trump and Union Priorities
California lawmakers kept themselves busy.
The Politician Behind California High Speed Rail Now Says It's 'Almost a Crime'
Quentin Kopp convinced voters to approve the project. Now he's suing to kill it.
Unions Battle Environmentalists for a Cut of California's Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Fighting for a piece of the action
California Poised to Block Police from Helping DHS Detain Immigrants—Sometimes
The bill offers many, many exemptions.
Judges Dump Foie Gras Back off California Menus
Ninth Circuit rules state's ban doesn't conflict with federal agriculture regulations.
Will Consumer Privacy Initiatives Slow the Internet Economy?
California looks to grant its residents new "rights."
Cities Need Mobility, Not Monopolies
San Francisco's anti-competitive regulation of a private transit service
California Tries To Fix Housing Affordability Crisis By Making Housing More Expensive
The state government should instead just get out of the way.
Want to Get Into California's Legal Pot Market? Expect a Regulatory Morass
The country's largest retail cannabis market will be covered in red tape.
Union-Run Schools Dump Struggling Kids on Charters
Public schools cherry-picking students, something they once accused charters of doing.
Will California Beat Seattle in Building a Safe Drug Injection Facility?
Lawmakers consider bill that lets eight counties experiment with safe spaces to use illegal drugs.
Actors Guild Fights to Make Outing Entertainers' Ages a Crime
SAG-AFTRA and the State of California claim websites like IMDb have a proactive duty to help actors hide their ages from casting directors.
City Budgets Squandered on Pointless Union Giveaways
"Project labor agreements" requiring union contracts on most government work are spreading in California.
Backpage Executives Escape Pimping Charges Kamala Harris Brought (Twice) Against Them
The state will continue to pursue money-laundering charges against Carl Ferrer, Michael Lacey, and James Larkin.
Hey, Berkeley Mayor: Do Your Job and Protect Free Speech in Your City
The possibility of violent reactions should not be used to call for censorship.
California May Have Just Made It Easier for Cities to Hike Taxes
Ballot initiatives may be permitted to ignore two-thirds vote rule. Prepare for corruption.
Huge Pension Fund Makes Example of Tiny California City
CalPERS strikes back against small towns and agencies trying to leave its system.
Taxpayers Pay Steep Price For Coddling Bad Cops
After a large jury verdict award over a rapist cop, the Orange County Sheriff's Department says it's looking into changing its policies.
Affordable Housing Regulations Crushing New Home Construction in L.A.
Developers blame new regulations.
Parent 'Trigger' Win in California Shines Light on Dysfunctional Public School System
Anaheim school district resisted effort tooth and nail.
Forced Coal Divestment Robs California Pension Fund of Revenue
Millions lost when political influence overrules financial acumen.
Star-Crossed Student Athletes Torn Apart By Title IX Witchhunt at USC
Zoe Katz comes forward to clear the name of her boyfriend, former USC football star Matt Boermeester.
California Union Bill Looks to Ban Outsourcing Public Services
The bill would drive up struggling counties' costs of providing such services.
California Wants to Stop Pot Dispensaries from Branding Merchandise
The nanny state comes after swag.
San Francisco Demands That Landlord Dismantle Veterans' Housing
The move would likely put at-risk tenants out on the street.
Gutting of Oversight Bill Puts Kibosh on Police Reform in California
Assembly Bill 284 had little chance of passage because it dealt with an actual problem and was getting pushback from some muscular lobbies.
New York Organic Farmers Oppose Release of Genetically Modified Moths
On the other hand, Google's Verily is debugging Fresno.
Crony Capitalism on Display in California's Cap-and-Trade Re-Authorization
The anti-climate change policy included plenty of sweeteners for favored industries.
California Doubles Down on Subsidizing Wealthy Buyers of Electric Cars
Legislators want to spend $3 billion a year paying for electric vehicle purchases.
California Still Facing Pension Crisis Even With Good Stock Market Returns
Unions try to use good years to deflect attention from a growing problem.
