Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Former WH Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers Named Newsom’s Chief Economic Adviser

December 14, 2020 2:54 pmDecember 14, 2020 5:13 pm

During the weekend, former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers was named by Governor Gavin Newsom as his new Chief Economic and Business Adviser and as director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Myers began her...

Leaving CA: Tech Giant Oracle Leaving California for Texas

December 12, 2020 2:30 amDecember 14, 2020 9:04 am

On Friday, Oracle, one of the largest computer technology companies in the world, announced that they would move their headquarters from Redwood City in the Bay Area to Austin, Texas. Oracle’s move is only the latest such move of tech...

San Diego City Council Elects New President After Contentious, Seven Hour Meeting

December 11, 2020 10:16 pm

On Thursday, a highly contentious battle for the San Diego City Council Presidency ended with Councilwoman Jen Campbell edging out Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe by a 5-4 vote, despite most public testimony favoring Steppe. The Council’s decision marks the second...

Deja Vu: Another Wealth Tax Bill Introduced in Assembly to Combat Homelessness

December 11, 2020 2:38 pmDecember 23, 2020 8:07 am

A new bill was introduced in the Assembly this week that would simultaneously increase corporate taxes, raise income taxes on citizens making over $1 million a year, and eliminate corporate tax “loopholes.” Assembly Bill 71, jointly authored by Assembly members...

Newsom Recall Effort Gains Traction After Weeks of High-Profile Mistakes By Governor

December 11, 2020 6:45 amDecember 11, 2020 2:47 pm

The newest recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom has picked up enough traction that Governor Newsom’s office is reportedly growing increasingly worried over the recall attempt succeeding. Since September, Governor Newsom’s popularity has fallen significantly. In October, his approval rating...

New Assembly Bill Would Prioritize Food Sector Workers For COVID-19 Vaccinations

December 10, 2020 10:06 pmDecember 10, 2020 6:07 pm

A bill that would prioritize food supply industry workers, such as farm workers and supermarket workers, for COVID-19 vaccinations was introduced in the Assembly this week. Assembly Bill 93, authored by Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), would specifically prioritize those workers...

Proposed Bill Would Raise Police Officer Minimum Age To 25 or Require College

December 10, 2020 5:59 pm

A new bill that would require police officers in California to hold a bachelor’s degree or turn 25 was introduced in the Assembly this week. Assembly Bill 89, authored by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), would specifically raise the current...