Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Bill to Remove Word “Alien” from State Codes Gathers Support Before Senate Comm. Debates

May 28, 2021 2:55 pm

A bill that would remove the word “alien” from all state codes in favor of current terminology for undocumented immigrants such as “noncitizen,” continued to gather support this week before facing several Senate Committee votes. Assembly Bill 1096, authored by...

Sports Betting Constitutional Amendment Qualifies For 2022 Ballot in California

May 28, 2021 11:05 am

A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow sport betting at tribal casinos and horse-racing track, as well as craps and roulette at tribal casinos, garnered enough signatures on Thursday to get on the 2022 ballot. The office of the Secretary...

Gov. Newsom Announces $116.5 Million ‘Vax-A-Million’ program Incentive Program

May 28, 2021 2:30 amMay 27, 2021 6:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a $116.5 million COVID-19 “Vax-a-Million” vaccination incentive plan on Thursday, aiming to boost the number of vaccinated Californians and potentially reward those who have already been vaccinated. According to the plan, $100 million will go towards...

California Olive Oil Labeling: New Bill Says All Olives Used Must Be Grown in Ca

May 27, 2021 3:13 pm

A bill that would halt all olive oil naming in the state from being known as ‘California olive oil’ unless 100% of the olives used to make it were grown in California faced extension discussion in the Senate on Thursday...

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Likely Receive Ambassadorship to India

May 27, 2021 11:14 am

On Wednesday, multiple outlets and officials close to the Ambassador selection process reported that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would likely be nominated as the next Ambassador to India. President Joe Biden has not formally announced any ambassadorship picks since...

Rejected by Voters, $0 Bail Bill Passes California State Senate

May 27, 2021 2:27 amMarch 22, 2022 11:43 am

A bill that would reduce bail statewide to $0 for all but the most serious crimes was passed in the Senate on Wednesday by a 30-9 vote. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper....

CalPERS, CalSTRS Turkish Divestment Bill Passes Senate 36-0

May 26, 2021 2:33 pm

A bill to allow school districts and cities to choose investments not issued or owned by the country of Turkey passed the Senate unanimously 36-0 on Thursday. Senate Bill 457, authored by Senators Anthony J. Portantino (D- La Canada Flintridge)...