June 19, 2013 By Katy Grimes While reports of an improving California economy abound, many in the state aren’t buying it -- particularly given how many anti-business bills are working through the Legislature. Of particular interest is Senate Bill 7, by Senate President pro Tem Darrell...

June 18, 2013 By John Hrabe From social issues to business regulations, Sacramento is considered a national leader in progressive politics. “Conservative” might be the last adjective used to describe the California Legislature — except when it comes to estimating the fiscal impacts of it...

June 17, 2013 By John Hrabe When he isn’t in Sacramento, state Sen. Ed Hernandez is busy treating patients at his five-star rated optometry practice, Hernandez Optometry, in La Puente. The nearby picture is of him on the front page of his Web site. For most people, it might be a challenge...

June 17, 2013 By Wayne Lusvardi Call it "lawyer wars." The city of San Bernardino's bankruptcy case is getting messy, pitting lawyer against lawyer. Last week federal Judge Meredith Jury barred the law firm Winston and Strawn from representing a major bond insurer, National Public Finance ...