Jamiel’s Law On Ballot? Antonio and Britney, Teacher Sells Ads On Tests

According to an email we got from LA Mayoral perma-fringe candidate Walter Moore, “Jamiel’s Law” has enough signatures to get on the May 2009 special election ballot.  Yet another misguided, ineffective and emotionally driven waste of resources which will mislead voters and incite racial tensions.  Well done Mr. Moore. At least you get your name in the papers, which is what counts.  We’re writing up an analysis of the law right now, but in the meantime you can learn the basics according to Mr. Moore .[Jamiel's Law]

Old timey-moderate(ish) Republican State Senator Tom Harman of Hungtington Beach has filed to run for Attorney General in 2010. Assuming he faces no meaningful GOP primary challenge, he will face neo-prog cutting edge Demorcratic San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris in the race.   [Capitol  Alert]

State Finance Director Mike Genest says California will start issuing IOUs to vendors starting in March?  Why? Because the state will be out of cash.  If you are a landscaper, carpet cleaner, food service, or construction firm with a state contract, it’s IOU time for you.  [Bloomberg]

San Diego teacher Tom Farber was  tired of having his classroom budget slashed.  So he started selling advertising on tests.  [California Faultline]

And Ron Kaye LA has this quote of Britney Spears and LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. With the caption “What is there to Say?  Could there be a truer image for the state of the city?”  Indeed.  Check out his site for the full background of this photo.  [Ron Kaye LA]