Penalties For Animal Neglect Increased Under New law

Under a bill signed July 26 by Gov. Jerry Brown, the misdemeanor penalty for animal neglect is increased to the misdemeanor penalty for animal cruelty.

California’s critters and consumers should be grateful for this, according to Sen. Ted Lieu, the Torrance Democrat who carried the bill.

“Animal abuse is generally divided into two main categories: Animal cruelty and animal neglect,” Lieu said in a statement when his measure, SB 917, passed the Senate in May.    Read more »

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An Elderly Nun’s Suggestion for Gov. Brown’s Next Phase of Realignment

Dear Gov. Brown:

Seniors should be put in jail and criminals confined to nursing homes.

This simple policy change would accomplish the following:

For Seniors:

They would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.

They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheelchairs and the like.

They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.    Read more »

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Gov. Brown Nominates Goodwin Liu to California Supreme Court

From the Governor’s Press Office:

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. nominated Goodwin Liu, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley Law School, to the state Supreme Court today (July 26).

Liu, 40, previously was nominated by President Obama to serve on the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which is based in San Francisco but Liu withdrew his nomination two months ago after a Republican filibuster prevented senators from voting on his confirmation.    Read more »

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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 »

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A Timely Sentiment…

“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.”-Herbert Hoover, President 1928-1932    Read more »

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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

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Certainly a Good Goal for Elected Officials

Sanae Mentis Esse

“To Be in One’s Right Mind”    Read more »

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