Late word tonight that the California Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for the fracas over the redistricting initiative, Proposition 77. You'll remember opponents of Prop 77 thought they had the initiative licked this summer, after a Superior Court judge … Continue reading »

"We won. They lost. Could you just write that once?" That was Democratic/Labor strategist Gale Kaufman's one request this morning from those of us in the Capitol press corps. The finality of her sentiment– her side as winners, Governor Arnold … Continue reading »

"We won. They lost. Could you just write that once?" That was Democratic/Labor strategist Gale Kaufman's one request this morning from those of us in the Capitol press corps. The finality of her sentiment– her side as winners, Governor Arnold … Continue reading »

On Election Night 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger raised his hands in victory. He did it again in March 2004 when he convinced voters to approve a deficit bond, and again in November 2004 when he beat back ballot initiatives he didn't … Continue reading »

"And now, the end is near; and so I face the final curtain. My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case, of which I'm certain." –Frank Sinatra, "My Way" Some 10 months after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger threw down … Continue reading »

The real hand-wringing on both sides of next week's special election is about voter turnout… how many, which ones, and for what issues? He doesn't have official predictions as to the last two questions, but Secretary of State Bruce McPherson … Continue reading »

From the beginning of 2005 until now, there has been one underlying theme in the effort to wrestle political map drawing powers away from the Legislature: redistricting reform will lead to more competitive political races. But will it? On this … Continue reading »

The debate over a community's powers to impose spay and neuter restrictions on specific breeds of dogs could be headed to the ballot. The Attorney General's office has now given the green light for gathering signatures to overturn SB 861. … Continue reading »

If you left the TV set for a quick snack Wednesday night, you would've missed what sounded like the only kind of new nugget of information in the latest televised forum with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governor was at the … Continue reading »

After checking out the latest "Yes on Proposition 76″ a few days ago, it's only fair to examine the latest ad from the other side. And this one isn't much better at avoiding the hype. The new anti-76 ad essentially … Continue reading »