Elon Musk and Grimes want to name their baby X Æ A-12. But Los Angeles says that’s illegal. It’s time to allow numbers, symbols, and emoji on birth certificates. Apparently, Elon Musk can get a permit from the city of Los Angeles to drill its underground into swiss cheese, but not name his baby what…
California’s governor has ordered his state’s 40 million residents to stay at home. Likewise, other states and cities are in lockdown. Stay at home orders, and those closing public places like restaurants are unconstitutional. They violate the First Amendment right to assemble. If this is an emergency, the state has a burden of proof to…
PG&E stock hovers precariously above its all-time low as the California wildfires continue unabated. The company may have even started two fires unintentionally. With $30 billion in outstanding liabilities, financial prospects are looking grim. If anyone thought utilities were a safe place for investors to hide, they’d need to think again. Even if the stock…
A controversial new bill targeting ridesharing companies goes into effect in January 2020 in California. The bill brings benefits for drivers classified as ‘contractors’ by companies like Uber and Lyft. The bill could, in theory, prohibit some drivers from working due to regulations. As per usual, the government is using its regulatory power to destroy…
