Anti-gun-rights activist and Pleasant Hill resident Karen Arntzen continues her campaign to erode residents’ gun and business rights. Following City approval of a home-based, federally-licensed gun sales business, questions arose from neighbors. The anti-gun-rights Brady Campaign, of which Arntzen is a member, may use this case as a springboard in its ongoing effort to change Pleasant Hill laws to restrict gun sales. [click to continue…]
It seems Jerry Brown and the Democrats have been waiting on the Facebook IPO to float California’s boat. They are sorely mistaken. But still, the effect of the celebrated Facebook equity event will have a tremendous ripple throughout parts of the Bay Area. Probably not so much East County
Today, Movoto posted a report based on this week’s Facebook IPO. In its estimation, home values will go up 10% and a Billion dollars of property value will be added to certain areas in and around the Bay Area. [click to continue…]
On May 7, 2012, I notified the Solano County Registrar of Voters of my intention to file nomination papers as a candidate for the Republican Party. My candidacy stems from a genuine concern for California and the United States of America. I am distressed by the accelerated government growth at the State level. I believe that the tax rates and state regulations are making California an unattractive environment for small businesses. Your ballot after you vote for me should like this… [click to continue…]
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