“ California is ungovernable.”

 

The words were spoken more than 20 years ago by political strategist Stu Spencer, long before the state's budget crisis became perpetual and 11-figure deficits became routine. And, with reform efforts losing momentum, there's more reason than ever to share Spencer's bleak assessment.

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Water deliveries will likely improve as a result of the recent rains and snowfall but due to a number of factors our water supplies are more volatile and less reliable than ever before. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state Legislature recognized the high stakes and recently passed a historic water reform package to ensure a safe, clean and reliable water supply for California.  more...

California voters are starting to make some moves to wrest control of their government away from entrenched interests - and entrenched legislators. You knew those entrenched legislators would fight back.   more...