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Category Archives: Economy

GameRadar headline Matt Taibbi on the Lawyers Who Ate California

Matt Taibbi on the Lawyers Who Ate California

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Tony

Matt looks at the (mis)behavior of lawyers in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs” This is about lawyers who ate California. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics, Regulation | Tagged Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Department of Labor, DFEH, featured, OFCCP, Oracle, Taibbi
Rep. Lieu lies through his teeth.

Rep. Lieu Lies Through His Teeth

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Tony

Many small businesses folded during the 2 years of lockdown. Lieu supports the anti-small business AB5. Rep. Lieu lies through his teeth. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | Tagged featured, lieu, small business
San Francisco boycotts the world

San Francisco Boycotts the World

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Tony

“San Francisco boycotts the world” is overstated.  For now.  Patience. If the city is not boycotting you yet, they’ll get around to you. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | Tagged boycott, featured, San Francisco
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The State of California

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Tony

We answer three questions about the state of California. Are people obeying the mask mandate? How is traffic? And how’s business? Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Traffic | Tagged business conditions, featured, Marriott Desert Resort and Spa, mask, road trip
Larceny-Theft less than $400 Which California Crime Statistics Should You Ignore?

Which California Crime Statistics Should You Ignore?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Tony

One California crime statistic you should you ignore is larceny-theft. Retailers have stopped reporting them. And the data shows it. Continue Reading →

Posted in Crime, Economy | Tagged aggravated assault, arson, crime, featured, homicide, larceny, prop 47, robbery, stores closing, theft
The Eviction Moratorium

The Eviction Moratorium

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Tony

Redstate managing editor Jen van Laar summarized the eviction moratorium problem neatly.  Here’s what she had to say. Continue Reading →

Posted in COVID-19, Economy | Tagged eviction moratorium, featured, van Laar
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Scam by the San Jose Mercury-News

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Tony

The Merc raised their home delivery rate to $600 a year recently. And subscriptions are now billed for one year with no refunds. These are two of the many reasons for the scam by the San Jose Mercury-News. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy | Tagged .Mercury-News, featured, Merc, San Jose Mercury-News

Hypocrisy from Governor Newsom

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Tony

Gov. Newsom is part-owner of the Plumpjack winery in Napa Valley. He recently issued a new shutdown order covering 19 counties. Napa County remains open. Continue Reading →

Posted in COVID-19, Economy | Tagged COVID, featured, len Van Laar, lockdown, Plumpjack, Redstate, shutdown

California Wants to Raise Gas Taxes July 1

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Tony

The state will raise the gasoline by 3.2 cents per gallon. California will stay in first place with the highest gas taxes in the country, $0.505 a gallon. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | Tagged featured, gas tax

Contra Costa County Issued Problematic New SIP Regulations

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Tony

Contra Costa County has issued new SIP regulations.  These favor protesters, discriminate against religion, and are disturbingly vague in significant places. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | Tagged Contra Costa County, featured, lockdown, protests, restrictions

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