Did the title of this post grab you? For those who follow California politics, the "Spitzer" on our headline is not Republican California State Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, but rather his evil-nemesis, New York Governor Elliott Spitzer, a Democrat.

According to breaking news at the New York Times, the Governor has been implicated as being part of a prostitution ring in the city.

Whoops!… Read More

This is definately worth five minutes of your time. The folk at Saturday Night Live really take off the gloves on Barack Obama… LOL! … Read More

Global warming continues. (click through to see the latest)

When will we learn. What will we do….… Read More

Sacramento’s usually tame political terrain is starting to bump.

Incumbent Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo – a listless, soporific official, who’s done little despite numerous opportunities to lead – is being challenged by former NBA star Kevin Johnson.

I’m usually not a fan a celebrity candidates, often little more than empty suits in search of the limelight who end up rudderless bureau-officials understanding the process, but not the purpose, of government.

That’s not the case with… Read More

***EXCLUSIVE***

Politics 101, Rule #1 for Candidates: Make sure you qualify for the ballot.

If you don’t follow Rule #1, everything else is moot. Forget about passing Go and collecting $200 — you don’t get to start. Heck, you don’t even get to roll the dice to decide who starts.

It would be somewhat understandable if a newbie candidate with dreams, high hopes, great plans and maybe even a ton of raised cash makes the mistake of not following Rule #1, while focused too much on the other rules, none of which are as determinant as the first. But, a political veteran? An incumbent? And, one seated on a high-profile, polarized, and often contentious school board, with possible 3-2 votes in the balance, potentially including even the tenure of the superintendant? What are the chances?

Sorry to back into this, but the tone is essential…

In a campaign shocker, incumbent San Diego Unified School District TrusteeLuis Acle has failed to qualify for the ballot. He didn’t turn in enough valid signatures,forcing himself into lame duck statusand retirement at the end of the year According to the… Read More

Every year my staff and I sit down and decide who to select for the legislature’s "37th Senate District Woman of the Year". It’s normally quite a process.

This year my staff was adamant. They all demanded I select my wife Mary.

Now knowing Mary, I knew she would never allow me to choose her – so I told my staff if they could talk her into it, then I’d do it. They called herand ganged up on her. Theywouldn’t take "no" for an answer (which is what she said at first).

I thank my wonderful staff for persuading my reluctant wife.

She really does deserve it.

Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association shares some OUTSTANDING NEWS with FlashReport readers this Sunday morning… Prop. 98 – State Superior Court Rules in Favor of California Property Owners

On Friday, proponents of private property rights such as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of business and faith based groups were awarded a great victory in California’s State Superior Court.

For the past few months… Read More

Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association shares some OUTSTANDING NEWS with FlashReport readers this Sunday morning… Prop. 98 – State Superior Court Rules in Favor of California Property Owners

On Friday, proponents of private property rights such as the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Farm Bureau Federation and a coalition of business and faith based groups were awarded a great victory in California’s State Superior Court.

For the past few months… Read More