Today, we're looking at two California propositions that bring questions of taxation and government spending to the forefront: Propositions 2 and 43. My hope is that you will walk away informed and empowered to make a different choice this election.

The debate over voter ID has been controversial in California and across our country for years. But we have become so accustomed to the political arguments surrounding voter ID that we've stopped asking ourselves, why is this controversial in the first place? That's the question I want to explore today, as we break down Proposition 39 - how did we get to a place where a basic, neutral standard has become a political and moral controversy?

The California Environmental Quality Act, better known as CEQA, is a hot topic in California’s housing debate. And this November, we have a proposition on our ballots that proponents say could roll back some of the most burdensome aspects of CEQA, helping increase the housing supply and bring down costs.

California is considered the most “surrogacy-friendly” state in the nation. On the surface, that sounds compassionate and family-friendly. But does being “surrogacy-friendly” actually mean California is pro-family?  

How long is a temporary tax supposed to last? A year? Five years? Ten years? Apparently, in California, the answer is: until we can convince you to make it permanent. Or, until our state overspends and needs to secure a new permanent source of revenue! We’re breaking down Proposition 3 today.

Breaking news: California is regulating more of your life. I know – it’s a huge shock! But apparently, regulating your gas-powered car wasn't enough…now our state is coming for your tires.

This November, we have two propositions on our ballot that take very different approaches to different issues in healthcare. Who doesn't want better medical treatments? Who doesn't want more money going directly toward patient care? But as we've seen with so many California ballot propositions, the question isn't simply whether the goal is good, but whether the policy being proposed is actually the best way to achieve it.

Housing affordability is a very real problem in California. So, the question becomes: how do we make things better? This election, we have two propositions on our ballot that are being proposed as solutions to this crisis. Propositions 1 and 37 both claim to address high housing costs and promise real solutions - but do they deliver?

If you thought California politics couldn't get any more ridiculous than it already it, I have a story for you. Because today, we're taking a break from ballot propositions and are heading about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, to a tiny little city in the San Joaquin Valley called Avenal. I promise you, this is not a story I could have made up if I tried.

Alongside the wealth tax are two companion measures that represent a very different vision for California's tax system. Propositions 41 and 42 have been dubbed "poison pills" because they are designed to limit, or potentially prevent, the wealth tax from taking effect, even if voters approve it.

What is California's Proposition 40, and what questions does it raise beyond just another tax policy?

This week in California politics, we have a governor trying to strip power from an office before a Republican can take it over, a bill designed to keep convicted sex offenders out of public office that somehow ended up creating exceptions for criminals, and yes – government officials inspecting the trash you throw away.

American patriotism is at an all-time low, and California is ground zero for this crisis. But this Fourth of July, we have a choice. We can continue down the path that has made patriotism controversial, apologizing for love of country rather than celebrating it. Or we can reclaim a healthier, more honest patriotism that recognizes both our imperfections and our extraordinary blessings, both in our country and our state.

Wildfire prevention is one of the biggest issues in California politics. Every year, after another devastating fire season, our leaders promise they'll clear the brush, improve our water supply, and cut through the red tape standing in the way of critical projects. But promises mean nothing if they never become reality.

A recent investigation found that California has spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars providing iPads to prisoners – devices that have reportedly been used to access sexually explicit content and commit further crimes. What exactly happened?

The dramatic shift in California’s primary results over the past few days has reignited a debate Californians seem to have after every election: What exactly is happening with our vote-counting process? And perhaps most importantly: can Californians trust the results of our elections?

California’s primary election is over, and the preliminary results are showing a massive red wave rolling across our state. Multiple races show Republicans taking the lead, bringing momentum and energy to conservatives who want to see our state head in a different direction this November.

At some point, if the people in power continue failing the people they govern, you included, shouldn’t accountability matter more than party loyalty? And if California is becoming unaffordable, unsafe, and dysfunctional under one-party rule, then maybe the most reasonable thing in the world is to ask whether it’s time to try something different.

Election day here in California is officially one and a half weeks away, and the polls are looking tough for conservatives. Ever since Eric Swalwell exited the race, Democrats like Becerra and Steyer have gained support, while Republicans have struggled to stay in the running for top two. So, what is the strategy conservatives should take for this election? And between Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, who do I recommend gets your vote?

On June 2nd, voters in Los Angeles will decide what direction they want Los Angeles to move in. Current mayor Karen Bass insists her approach is working, while challengers on the progressive left argue the city needs even more sweeping change. But then there’s Spencer Pratt — the former reality TV star whose outsider campaign is suddenly tapping into the frustration of voters who believe Los Angeles needs a completely different approach altogether.