A chat with Ahmad Thomas of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Specialty law enforcement union warns about high job vacancies

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by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 07.09.2026

A union for special public safety professionals says current vacancies up and down the state show their jobs are undervalued by the Legislature — and its endangering residents.

Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.

Capitol Briefs: Recess reset

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by CAPTIOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 07.06.2026

The Legislature has adjourned for summer recess. Lawmakers will return in August to tackle hundreds of bills in their annual sprint to the finish of the session. Here are a few we find interesting.

Vote requirements for the Legislature to amend voter-approved ballot measures

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by CHRIS MICHELI posted 07.09.2026

Initiative measures proposed by voters and approved at a statewide election can make changes to the state Constitution or statutes. Statutory initiatives can be amended by another statutory initiative approved by the voters at a statewide election.

San Francisco judge blocks new cardroom regulations

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by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 06.30.2026

A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Tuesday struck down Attorney General Rob Bonta’s controversial cardroom regulations, which would have limited the salons from offering their most popular games.

If developers don’t pay impact fees, who will?

Single family homes under construction on an empty street

by NEIL McCORMICK posted 07.13.2026

OPINION — In a recent commentary, the California Building Industry Association suggested it’s the impact fees paid by developers that make it hard to build homes Californians can afford. While that sounds convenient, it doesn’t stand up to the facts or to common sense if we just ask the obvious follow-up question: Then what?

Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.

Capitol Spotlight: Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías

Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias. Image by Ellie Appleby, Capitol Weekly

by LEAH O'TARROW posted 06.30.2026

In our lastest Capitol Spotlight our senior correspondent Leah O’Tarrow showcases Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías.