A dozen cities have tax measures on the Nov. 3 ballot
The San Bernardino Sun has an excellent story out today on the upcoming tax hikes facing Inland residents. A…
CA Supreme Court upholds 2013 Pension Reform Act
The California Supreme Court just issued an opinion upholding the state’s prohibition on pension spiking, which was enacted as…
$3 million for LA firefighter, as overtime pay soars 110 percent since 2013
Overtime pay at the city of Los Angeles hit an all-time high of $521 million last year, up 13…
LADWP security guard earned nearly $1 million over the past three years, new data show
Overtime pay at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) hit a record-high $258 million last year,…
How government unions punish those who serve the public interest
In an excellent op-ed for the Press-Telegram, the heroic Cecilia Iglesias details the contemptible smear tactics used against her…
Fraud allegations against San Diego-area school reveal deceptive practices used to enrich public pay
In a just-released report documenting possible fraud at the Sweetwater Union High School District, state auditors revealed how staff…
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…