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Brown Signs Legislation to Allow Non-Residents to be Buried in Davis Cemeteries
The Davis Cemetery District can now bury up to 500 persons who aren’t residents of the district at the 820 Pole Line Road cemetery, thanks to legislation signed July 25 by Gov. Jerry Brown.
According to the measure’s author — Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, a Davis Democrat — the bill is needed because the Jewish section of the cemetery is nearly full. Read more »
A Timely Sentiment…
“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.”-Herbert Hoover, President 1928-1932 Read more »
From the Not-Much-Has-Changed-in-82-Years File…
“Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don’t hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.”
— Will Rogers, November. 22, 1929
Caffeinated Beer Ban — A Solution in Search of a Problem
Legislation to ban the importation, production, manufacture, distribution or sale of beer to which caffeine is added, awaits action by Gov. Jerry Brown.
It is a solution in search of a problem.
Much media attention has been focused on California’s move to ban these allegedly dangerous drinks whose labels and advertising campaigns are aimed at a youthful audience. Read more »
State Unemployment Climbs .1 Percent in June to 11.8 Percent
SACRAMENTO — California’s unemployment rate increased to 11.8 percent in June, and non-agriculture jobs increased by 28,800 during the month, according to data released July 22 by the California Employment Development Department from two separate surveys.
The US unemployment rate also increased in June, to 9.2 percent.
In May, the state’s unemployment rate was 11.7 percent. Read more »
New Car Sales Gains Lower in Second Quarter But Some Mitigating Factors
New retail vehicle registrations increased 19.8 percent in California during the first half of 2011, compared with the first half of 2010, the California New Car Dealers Association announced July 21 that
Although California’s new car dealers report more buyers compared with last year, second quarter sales dramatically slowed due to vehicle inventory shortages resulting from the Japanese earthquake and the anticipated lowering of the state sales tax rate by 1 percent on July 1. Read more »
Today’s Latin Lesson Is Certainly a Good Goal for Elected Officials
Sanae Mentis Esse
“To Be in One’s Right Mind” Read more »
More of Hal Holbrook Bringing California’s Capitol Masthead Member Mark Twain to Life Read more »
From the “Geez, No Irony Here” File…
This is too rich to ignore.
Freshman Assemblyman Allan Mansoor, a Republican, is hosting a breakfast in his district at the Costa Mesa Country Club on Friday August 5 to benefit his 2012 re-election campaign.
For a contribution of $3,900, the maximum allowed under state campaign law, two people can attend eight such breakfasts over two years and any other district events Mansoor choses to throw. Read more »
Today’s Latin Lesson Is a Treasured Occurence in the Capitol
Silentium Altum
“Deep Silence”
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