Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Military Veteran Private Employer Preference Bill Reaches Unanimous Legislative Support

July 1, 2021 2:31 pmJuly 1, 2021 2:33 pm

A bill that would allow businesses to give a voluntary preference in hiring new military veteran employees gained more support this week before its upcoming vote in the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee later this month. Authored by Senator...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against California in Non-Profit Donor Disclosure Case

July 1, 2021 11:22 amMarch 22, 2022 11:52 am

In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that California must stop it’s practice of requiring non-profits and charities to disclose the names and addresses of their largest donors. Press play to hear a narrated version...

PG&E Announces Massive 18% Rate Hike Proposal During CA Wildfires

July 1, 2021 2:13 amMarch 22, 2022 11:52 am

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced on Wednesday that they submitted a rate hike proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission, asking for a large 18% rise over current energy rates. Press play to hear a narrated version of this...

Bill to Crosscheck EDD Applicants With CDCR Prison Records Passes Senate Comm.

June 30, 2021 3:01 pmJuly 1, 2021 7:09 am

A bill to require the Employment Development Department (EDD) to check benefit applications against prisoner incarceration records to reduce unemployment benefit fraud was passed unanimously in the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 110, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Narrowly Passes Assembly Committee Vote 5-3

June 30, 2021 10:57 amJuly 1, 2021 7:09 am

A bill that would decriminalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, ecstasy, and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms narrowly passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee 5-3 on Tuesday following late alterations to the bill. Senate Bill 519 by Senator Scott Wiener...

LA County Health Officials Bring Back Indoor Mask Recommendations Despite Drop In COVID Cases

June 30, 2021 2:48 amJuly 1, 2021 7:10 am

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that they are now “strongly recommending” that county citizens wear masks indoors in all public areas to fight the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19. Health officials noted...

Gov. Newsom Files Suit Against SOS to get Party Preference on Recall Ballot After Filing Late

June 29, 2021 3:07 pmJuly 1, 2021 7:11 am

Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber Monday asking the court to require the Secretary of State print Newsom’s political party on the recall ballots, after neglecting to file the proper party notice 16...