One winter storm that hit the east coast this past winter had the anti-global warming advocates claiming victory over Al Gore and environmental groups pursuing legislative solutions to anthropogenic (man-made) climate change. 

A possible key component of a conservative comeback in 2010 and 2012, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich seems to be singing a tune that California conservative candidates might consider (if they are to effectively reach out to the state’s independent voters).

Besides talking national politics to a group of reporters and bloggers at the weekly Heritage Foundation’s Blogger’s Briefing (April 13), the former speaker placed a heavy emphasis on state politics since the presidential election is still years away.

It's April 20th (or 4/20) and already the search term "4/20" has shot up Google's trends along with "4/20 meaning." With so many myths surrounding "National Weed Day," or "Marijuana Appreciation Day," as it's also called, this is an important opportunity to clear up the facts about 4/20 while pondering its meaning for California.

Palin and Paul are rapidly emerging as the Tea Party favorites, despite critical differences on certain foreign policy, fiscal, and social issues. 

Ah, the perennially despised lobbyist: always a convenient whipping boy, and just vague enough of a term not to incite specific rancor. For many years, politicians have blamed the nameless, faceless “lobbyists” for corruption and stagnancy.

Amazingly, three of California’s major gubernatorial candidates agree on one thing – we need more charter schools.