May 20, 2026
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Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Warnings From A Truth-Telling Treasurer:

Every once in awhile, California gets a major public official who thrives on telling the unvarnished truth. In recent history, these have usually held the office of state treasurer, a low-visibility post that can give […]

State Senator Ted W. Lieu.

New Looming State Laws To Take Effect In California Jan. 1:

Among the proposals by State Senator Ted Lieu taking effect Jan. 1 are increasing public safety, safeguarding consumers and taxpayers, expanding career opportunities for workers, and protecting journalists. Lieu represents the more than 1.3 million […]

Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Election Year Focus Will Be Away From Top Of Ticket:

In any normal election year, most public attention, newspaper headlines and television reportage centers on top-of-the-ticket jobs like president, governor and U.S. senator. Not in 2014. There is no race for either president or U.S. […]