REGULATION ON THE MARCH

When black cars are banned in California, only criminals will have black cars. Which they prefer, as it happens. Also in California:

The California Energy Commission is considering a proposal that would ban California retailers from selling all but the most energy-efficient televisions. Critics say the new standards could take 25 percent of televisions off the market — most of them 40 inches or larger.

Even by Californian standards, the place is in a regulation frenzy:

An issue that briefly brought President Barack Obama ridicule on the campaign trail last year is gaining traction in California, where air regulators are seeking to mandate proper tire inflation as a way to reduce fuel consumption.

(Via Antony K.)