California
11 Oakland Cops Disciplined Over Prostitution Scandal Involving Exploited Teen
Four Oakland police officers have been fired and seven others suspended without pay.
The Legal Marijuana Business Will Be as Complicated and Confusing as Everything Else in California
A flood of local initiatives introduced in response to state vote.
Here's What It's Like to Open a Charter School in California
Former lawmaker and school choice activist starts her own academy.
How Celeste Guap, California Teen at Center of Oakland-Cop Prostitution Scandal, Wound Up in a Florida Jail
Celeste Guap claims she was flown to Florida for drug treatment by California police. Now she's in jail on a $300,000 bond.
Calif. Court Offers Possibility to Stop Worst Public Pension Abuses
Ruling says state law doesn't have to accommodate spiking.
California Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal on Challenge to Teacher Job Protection Rules that Harm Students
Three judges dissent from 4-3 decision to let teacher's appeal victory stand; "Vergara and her fellow plaintiffs raise profound questions with implications for millions of students across California. They deserve an answer from this court," says Judge Cuellar.
California Bitcoin Regulatory Bill Pulled by Its Sponsor
Now-dead bill would have regulated anyone who ever used Bitcoin, and video games with in-game digital currencies with real world value, as if they were a professional money transmitter.
In Judge's Rejection of $100 Million Uber Settlement, Nobody Wins
Uber and 385,000 drivers liked the deal, but Judge Edward Chen determined it was "not fair."
California, Los Angeles County, Sued Over Their Laws and Policies on Carrying Guns
Lawsuit insists a combination of restrictions against both open and concealed carry of weapons in the state constitute a Second Amendment violation.
California Asset Forfeiture Reform Heading to Approval
Police will have to get convictions in many cases before taking people's stuff.
Good News! The Benevolent State of California Will Let You Have Proper Vietnamese Rice Cakes
Yes, it takes a bill to allow the food to be sold at the appropriate temperature.
How Far a 'Freedom Friendly' City Has Strayed
Years ago, Anaheim gained notice for its freedom-friendly way of governing. Now, the city is pursuing the command, control and subsidize approach seen elsewhere
California's Gang Database Is a Privacy-Violating Mess, State Audit Declares
No oversight, no notification, and sometimes no supporting evidence.
Mandatory Minimums Aren't the Answer to Sexual Assault
We can't let one bad judgement tempt us signal feminism by sacrificing justice.
In California, with No Real Opposition Left, LGBT Activists Target Religious Colleges
If you're trying to make a Catholic college accept married gay couples, maybe just accept that you've won this war and stand down.
Charging Child Sex-Trafficking Victims With Prostitution Is the Only Way to Save Them, Say California Prosecutors
Without the threat of jail time, victims won't have incentive to testify, prosecutors complain.
California's Six Figure Pension Club Has More Than 20,000 Members
Former county administrator made $340K in 2015, as CalPERS taxpayer-backed debt climbed to $139 billion.
California May Finally See Reforms to Police Seizure Rules
Compromise will require convictions before taking citizens' stuff below a value threshold.
California Push for Coal Divestment Mostly About Politics
Insurance commish wants companies to "voluntarily" divest from coal
San Diego Police Used Stingray to Solve Common Crimes, Failed to Mention Use to Judges
The cellphone tracking instrument has had questionable success.
Drug Warriors Start Pulling in Millions to Fight Marijuana Legalization
They're still outmatched by supporters (and the polls).
Calif. Cops Are Using Meth Lab Law to Keep Going After Legal Medical Marijuana Companies
Raids on facilities and attempts at asset forfeiture.
CalPERS' Earnings Flop Means Taxpayer Belt Tightening
Underperforming the market, overestimating future success
The Unsurprising Outcome of California's Top-Two Senate Race: Fewer Likely Votes
Are races truly 'more competitive' when people are less inclined to cast ballots?
Terrible Returns Keep California's Public Pension Bomb Growing
And don't forget that massive wage increase coming!
Santa Monica Gets Its First Conviction Under Anti-Airbnb Regulations
Convicted Scott Shatford says he risked the $3,500 fine because "that's what one of my properties makes in a month."
Sen. Feinstein Will Not Be Giving Up the Drug War Anytime Soon
Despite legalization successes in other states, senator declares opposition to marijuana initiative in California.
Officials 'Drone' on About Issues They Don't Understand
From drones to self-driving cars, bureaucrats seek to regulate industries before they even have a chance to develop.
California Highway Cops Shoot Teenager Who Made U-Turn in Cul De Sac After Following Him From an Illegal Street Car Meet
CHP cops are supposed to be testing body cameras this year
You Can Already Buy a Kit to Circumvent California's Brand-New 'Assault Weapon' Law
The Bullet Button Reloaded disables the magazine release until the rifle is opened.
California Senate Choices Got You Down? Check Out These Ballot Initiatives Instead.
Voters will have 16 other issues to consider Election Day.
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Six, Vetoes Five Gun-Right Restricting Bills
One bill the California governor signed will require uncompensated destruction, sale, or confiscation of existing peacefully owned magazines with a capacity of larger than 10.
War on Vaping an Effort To Prop up Tobacco Taxes?
New tax bill in California treats vaping products like tobacco products.
Oakland Cops Uncover Dead Colleague's Fling With Underage Sex Worker, Make Sure to Get Her Number for Themselves
"Buying a teen for sex is child abuse," warned Oakland city billboards as its police force passed around a teenager for sex.
Californians Will Decide Whether to Legalize Cannabis This Fall
The Adult Use of Marijuana Act qualifies for the ballot.
The Political Class Knew California High-Speed Rail Was B.S., and Supported it Anyway
New revelations are just the latest to demonstrate a point Reason has been documenting since 2008
Anti-Fascists 'Very Proud' of White Nationalist Counter-Protest That Led to Multiple Stabbing Victims
"Beat the fascists. Beat them."
Lavish Pension Hikes True Cause of Growing Liabilities
Orange County report paints a bleak, but unsurprising picture
Three Oakland Police Chiefs Resign Within Nine Days
The long-corrupt department is reeling from scandals involving teen prostitution and racist text messages.
California Lawmakers Mobilize to Weaken Transparency Initiative
A transparency bill that would require 72 hours for review of legislation before its voted on is meeting a lot of resistance.
Cops Say They Bust Prostitution Because It's Easier Than Catching Career Criminals
The arrests are also part of plan to force shut affordable motels to make way for high-density apartment buildings.
Reformers Again Attempt to Curtail Legal Theft by Police in California
Legislation reintroduced to require a conviction for asset forfeiture.
