Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Newsom Outspent All Other Recall Candidates 200 to 1 in July

August 2, 2021 11:35 am

According to new data released by AdImpact on Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom’s campaign against the upcoming Governor recall election far outspent those in favor of the recall and Republican candidates vying for the position, with the pro-Newsom camp spending $5.9...

Governor Newsom Speaks On Recall, Predicts ‘Profound Consequences’ For Democrats Nationwide If He Loses

July 31, 2021 2:17 amAugust 1, 2021 9:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom said in a speech Thursday that if he loses in September, that Democrats in California and across the nation could see their election and re-election chances be hurt for years to come. The Governor maintained that Democrats...

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Home Vandalized During Protest Over Homeless Encampment Ban Signing

July 30, 2021 3:28 pm

The Hancock Park house of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was vandalized during a protest against his signing of the sweeping homeless encampment ban signing Thursday night. Garcetti signing the ordinance on Thursday was the final act of the encampment...

U.S. District Court Judge Considering Mandatory Vaccinations For State Prison Workers, Prisoner Wildfire Fighters

July 30, 2021 11:28 am

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California announced on Thursday that he is considering ordering all prison employees and inmate firefighters in the state to be vaccinated as soon as...

The North Coast Recall Turnaround

July 30, 2021 2:12 amJuly 30, 2021 9:06 am

In the latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies recall survey released on Wednesday, several areas of California that are considered to be on the fence or leaning Democratic such as San Diego County, Orange County, and areas outside of...

LA Board of Supes Approves Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Targeted Group

July 29, 2021 2:41 pmJuly 29, 2021 2:41 pm

Los Angeles County became the latest local government in California to institute a guaranteed income pilot program this week, when the LA County Board of Supervisors passed a three year, $541,000 program for 150 residents. According to the motion, which...

Movement To Recall San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin Sees Support, Donation Spikes Amid Worsening Crime Wave

July 29, 2021 12:13 pmMarch 23, 2022 11:54 am

The two groups working on separate petitions to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin have seen new spikes in support and funding according to newly released data this week, fueled by increased voter frustration over a worsening crime wave...