OC Register: As pensions break the bank, Californians face more tax hikes
Transparent California is back in the news, thanks to our recent report highlighting the just-released 2019 pension payout data…
$418,600 pension for former CalPERS investment manager largest ever, new data show
In 2018, Curtis Ishii announced that he would be stepping down as head of global fixed income for the…
Turlock takes steps to address soaring health costs
Today’s report from the Turlock Journal has the details: The Turlock City Council voted to implement contracts with the…
Agency relies on flawed study to justify massive pay raise
Excellent letter-to-the-editor from a resident who correctly questions the validity of setting public pay by comparing to other public…
Voters Deserve the Truth on Pension-Driven Tax Hikes
Washington Examiner — Jan. 22, 2020 Soaring public pension costs are driving a wave of tax hikes across California,…
Oakland taxpayers must fund disability pensions for those in “excellent physical condition” working full-time elsewhere
Oakland taxpayers are required to fund so-called disability pensions for former law enforcement officers who are working full-time in…
Union rules, not wildfires, behind soaring firefighter overtime pay
By: Robert Fellner Los Angeles Daily News — 1/14/20 Overtime pay for Los Angeles firefighters is making national headlines…
LA Times misleads on upcoming tax hike
The Los Angeles County Fire Department will ask voters to approve a property tax hike in March. The department…
Calpensions wrap-up: A look back at the ‘crisis’
Best summary of the California pension crisis you’re likely to come across!
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As the Transparent California team reflects on 2019, we’ve received a big piece of news — the site will…