Where Voters Are Likeliest to Legalize Marijuana in a Month
With pot on the ballot in nine states, support for allowing recreational use is strongest in California, while Florida looks likeliest to permit medical use.
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Prosecutorial Misconduct is Now a Felony in California
Misbehaving prosecutors in California can now face up to three years in prison for withholding evidence. Hey, it's a start.
Calif. Newspapers Warm to Pot Legalization, Thanks to Taxes and Regulations
Slightly more personal freedom is just a side effect.
Janet Napolitano Defends Free Speech on University of California Campus
But UC's president has some blind spots in her pro-free speech stance.
Sacramento Cops Shoot and Kills Homeless Man 30 Seconds After Trying to Run Him Over
"Fuck this guy," one of the cops is caught saying in the footage
California Enacts Asset Forfeiture Reform, Mostly Closing Lucrative Fed Loophole
With Gov. Jerry Brown's signature, California mostly closed a loophole that allowed local police to seize property without a conviction by working with the feds.
Pension Mess Can't Go On; That's No Reason to Ignore It
You can deal with it now or deal with it later, but eventually you will have to deal with it.
California Passes Law That Could Make Getting Any Autographed Book or Art in the State Very Difficult [UPDATED]
In an alleged attempt to stop sports memorabilia fraud, onerous paperwork and privacy-violating requirements now attached to any autographed item sold for over $5.
Police in El Cajon Simultaneously Tase and Shoot Man Who Was Acting 'Erratically'
Sister called police on her brother
California Becomes 32nd State to Pass "Right to Try" Law for Terminally Ill
Terminally ill patients in Golden State will now be able to legally use medicines not yet out of the FDA's approval process that might help them.
California Censors IMDB Because of Hollywood's Alleged Ageism
Lawmakers attempt to tell online database what information it's allowed to publish.
Yelp Refuses to Remove Reviews Ruled Defamatory—With Good Reason. Will California Supreme Court Agree?
The precedent-setting case could have major implications for all sorts of online publishers.
Courage House Claimed to Save Sex-Trafficked Girls. Instead, It Used Them As Funding Bait While Playing Evangelical Christian Missionary
Courage House received about $9,100 in government support per month per girl it took in.
Coastal Commission Abuse Smacked Down by Court
Courts push back on property rights violations
Lewd Acts and Prostitution Among Charges for California Cops—If Alleged Victim Gets Out of Florida Jail
"If we don't have a witness," said Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, "we can't prosecute these cases."
Airbnb Sues To Defend Itself from City Regulations; Santa Monica Latest Target
The company insists forcing it to be liable for its hosts' misbehavior violates the Communications Decency Act, and forcing it to collect and deliver information on hosts to city violates Stored Communications Act.
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.
