California Compendium

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Posted on January 24, 2020 by Tony

I’ve written quite a few articles about various aspects of the California economy on my blog GonzoEcon.com. The links below aer to that site. This is my California compendium. [Updated Continue Reading →

Welcome to the California Retort

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Posted on November 26, 2019 by Tony

Welcome to the California Retort.  We put this site together because we realized we were producing a lot of California content that needed an outlet.  So here we are. Still Continue Reading →

Ward Connerly on Jim Crow

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Tony — Leave a reply

Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr., day, he posted a short remembrance of his life in 1939 Louisiana. Here’s Ward Connerly on Jim Crow. Continue Reading →

The State of California

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Tony — Leave a reply

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

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 →

Governor Newsom Has Issued a New Mask Mandate

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Tony

In response to a spike in COVID cases, Gov. Newsom issued a new statewide mask mandate. Here’s why that is ridiculous beyond belief.  Continue Reading →

The State of California Reservoirs

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Tony

California reservoirs in Santa Clara county are filled to 11% of capacity, well below others.  Serious problem? Yes, but it’s self-inflicted. Continue Reading →

A Message from Chef Gruel

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Tony

Many cities that banned natural gas in new housing are now extending this ban to commercial kitchens. Chef Andrew Gruel says no. Continue Reading →

Kevin de León and Ed Buck

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Tony

Ed Buck is wealthy and perverted.  Also serving time for 8 felonies.  Kevin de León and Ed Buck were connected by campaign contributions. Continue Reading →

Recall Voting Instructions

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Tony

Courtesy of Redstate managing editor Jen Van Laar, a checklist of recall voting instructions. Most important: VOTE YES! Continue Reading →

San Francisco Offers Money-Making Opportunity

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Tony

But Iowahawk (David Burge) has a better idea.  San Francisco offers money-making opportunity.  Why not take them up on their kind offer? Continue Reading →

Forest Management Prevents Fires

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Tony

How does forest management prevent fires? Brian Hickey shows why a forest was saved. The Placer County Water District offers a case study. Continue Reading →