Every year, municipalities levy hundreds of millions of dollars on utilities in right-of-way (ROW) fees, largely in excess of what is needed for the maintenance of ROWs. Consumers end up paying the bill.
Economy
‘Sparkle Beach Ken’ Is Too Kind To Gavin Newsom
The California governor correctly figures that if he stays on offense, his own dismal record will be ignored — even if that offense is odd. Being Gavin Newsom means never having to explain yourself — being able to hurl accusations and nonsensical claims with nary a follow-up from the press. Newsom’s foray into the World...
January 23, 2026