The wild card in November’s election is marijuana. It just depends on who decides to vote. The kind of voters drawn to the polls by Proposition 19, which legalizes marijuana and allows localities to tax and regulate it, may be a determining factor.
Two things often bring competing groups together: a common enemy and necessity. For Southern California cities and West Valley farmers, drought and endangered species legislation fill both of those categories and have encouraged the two water districts to talk out a rare deal.
This has not been a great week for people seeking solutions to global warming. On the other hand, for those who believe global warming is a hoax, there’s a lot to celebrate.
The moral bankruptcy of some of California’s politicians and police is contributing to the fiscal bankruptcy of the state. The intertwined tales of Maywood and Bell, neighboring cities in Los Angeles County, should serve as a warning to the people of California and the United States.
If it wouldn’t too terribly inconvenience the California legislature when they return from their month-long July vacation - taken in lieu of working together to pass a budget - could they possibly try to pass the budget when they return all sun-tanned and rested in August?
Don’t bet on it.
On Monday, the Pentagon announced the deaths of two soldiers from California, while the Navy confirmed the death of a sailor from northern San Diego County in the city of Encinitas.
While Arizona’s immigration law is set to take effect this Thursday, there is much to consider both now and after the law is implemented. It seems as if the law is already fulfilling its intentions.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Rep. Dennis Kucinich and Rep. Ron Paul are introducing debate on the House floor this week to address America's increasing military intervention in Pakistan.
History tells us that every off-year election is normally a win for the opposition party. This, coupled with anti-incumbent fever particularly on the right, is expected to fuel big losses in November for Democrats. In fact, Democrats may possibly lose the House even with their current 77-seat majority.
