California continues to buck the national export trend with May marking the 19th consecutive month of growth for the state. This according to an analysis of new U.S. Commerce Department figures by Beacon Economics. Their report indicates that international trade will continue to furnish the state with a much needed economic boost amid weak job growth.

Although individual physicians practice all forms of specialized medicine, they have all learned the skills of defensive medicine to one degree or another. 

Among American political scientists and partisans of the Democratic and Republican parties, it is widely held that the so-called “Independent voter” is nothing more than a myth.  This might come as news to the millions of Independent voters in the United States.  Are you an Independent-in-name-only?

A ballot referendum being pushed by the nation's largest online retailer, Amazon.com, Inc., might let California voters review a legislature-approved tax intended to increase state revenue and level the playing field between online merchants and brick-and-mortar retailers.

As the tense race between Los Angeles city councilwoman Janice Hahn and businessman Craig Huey comes to a close today, Independents in California's 36th congressional district will be able to demonstrate their electoral prowess in a campaign that's been closer than expected.

The recently passed California budget assumed $4 billion in increased revenues. Without that additional income, the budget will not be balanced. Draconian cuts will then ensue, and will hit education hard.