Battling for your vote in November is San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom who is running for lieutenant governor of California. Here’s what I like about Gavin Newsom – he doesn’t really do anything half-assed. He likes to tackle issues most politicians do everything they can to avoid.   His solutions may be extreme, but they’re working. He deserves a shot in the big leagues. Universal health care, social assistance, same sex marriage – these are all divisive issues that Newsom,… Read more

Proposition 21 aims to establish a vehicle license surcharge to help fund state parks and wildlife programs.  Surcharged vehicles will have free admission to all state parks. I can hear the moaning already:  Times are tight!  No more taxes! This is true.  With the California Employment Development Department estimating unemployment around 12 percent, it seems downright stupid to increase vehicle license fees for all.  And with times as dire as they are, why should we care about our state parks?… Read more

During my internship at a television network, we were told that in an effort to be more environmentally responsible, the company was no longer going to stock paper coffee cups.  In other words, hang on to your mug because come tomorrow morning, you’re going to need it. Well, I didn’t bring a mug and  I still haven’t brought one in (it’s like remembering to bring my reusable bags to the grocery store – never happens) and I regret it every time I walk… Read more