Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.

Key insights from Sacramento visits: standing out in politics is simple - just follow through on commitments and support existing officials' agendas.

Learning what it means to live in unincorporated Saranap - outside city limits but still getting services, with different political and permitting rules.

Explaining the role of county supervisors in California - their responsibilities, powers, and how they differ from city councils in our governance structure.

Guide to California Assembly District 16, covering its unusual boundaries across Contra Costa and Alameda counties and local politics.

Government's primary role: handling negative externalities like pollution when free markets fail to account for costs to public goods and commons.