• Home
  • About Us
    • JoinCalifornia
    • Use as a Reference
  • California 175
    • 1849-1850 Events
    • Events Calendar
  • Political History
    • 2021 Senate to Assembly District Table
    • Covering the Capitol
    • Scott Lay’s Sofa Degree
    • Legislative Committee Reports
    • Legislative Staff
    • Term Limits in California
    • Notable No Votes
    • Redistricting
  • Nelson S. Dilworth Collection
    • California’s Military History
  • Leroy F. Greene Collection

One Voter Project

The Online Home of California's Political History

December 21, 2025 By Alex Vassar

How Big a Footprint?

The State Controller’s latest Active State Employees by Agency / Facility report had some interesting information. Two items in particular that are worth noting: How many positions does each constitutional body oversee?Governor – 233,608 employeesAttorney General – 5,443 employeesSuperintendent of Public Instruction – 2,428 employeesCourts – 1,673 employees Divided into Supreme Court (130), Judicial Council […]

Filed Under: California law, Constitutional Officers, Current Research, Top Stories

November 22, 2025 By Alex Vassar

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the legislature’s only registered parliamentarian), Chris Micheli (a lobbyist and law professor), and Alex Vassar (Capitol historian and editor of JoinCalifornia.com) is a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. Known for their collective expertise […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Legislation, Political Parties, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

November 4, 2025 By Alex Vassar

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

In a statewide special election held on November 4th, California voters adopted new Congressional district maps to be used for the rest of the decade (until the redistricting following the 2030 Census).

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Redistricting, Top Stories

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 138
  • Next Page »

Recent News

How Big a Footprint?

December 21, 2025

The State Controller's latest Active State Employees by Agency / Facility report … [Read More...]

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

November 22, 2025

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the … [Read More...]

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

November 4, 2025

In a statewide special election held on November 4th, California voters adopted … [Read More...]

New 2025 “California Lawmaker” Released

December 14, 2024

The new edition of "California Lawmaker" by JoinCalifornia.com editor Alex … [Read More...]

Legislative Retirement

December 8, 2024

In December 2024, Assemblyman Corey Jackson introduced legislation (ACA 2 of … [Read More...]

Latest Tweets

  • Just now
  • More Tweets by Alex Vassar

Fun Fact

Q: Which California legislator was taken hostage on an airplane hijacked by the Japanese Red Army? A: Assemblyman Walter Karabian (in 1977)

California Lawmaker 2021

Now Available on Amazon

Recent Posts

  • How Big a Footprint? December 21, 2025
  • New Capitol Trivia Book Released November 22, 2025
  • 2026-2032 California Congressional Maps November 4, 2025
  • Legislator Hometowns December 19, 2024

Copyright © 2026 · Education Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in