Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Police ‘Sleeper Hold’ Ban Legislation Quickly Moves Through Legislature

June 8, 2020 5:35 pm

On Monday, a proposed bill to ban a neck hold commonly known as a ‘sleeper hold’ by police in California received widespread approval by both houses of the Legislature and the Governor. A ban on the carotid artery hold The...

Rare Bipartisan Assembly Majority Co-Sponsor Resolution to Defer High-Speed Rail Contract

June 8, 2020 3:10 pmJune 8, 2020 3:15 pm

On June 5th, the California Assembly co-sponsored a resolution to have the California High-Speed Rail Authority defer a $20.5 billion stretch of high-speed rail construction between Bakersfield and Merced. Deferring $20.5 billion The contract, roughly 1/3rd of the amount California...

California Announces Greater Phase 3 Reopenings For Next Week

June 6, 2020 7:47 amJune 8, 2020 3:10 pm

On Friday, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Gahly announced that schools, campgrounds, movie and tv productions, zoos, gyms, bars, and professional sports could reopen under strict rules and alterations beginning on June 12th. Advanced Phase 3...

Gov. Newsom Announces Reimbursement Support for Small Businesses Damaged By Protests, Riots

June 6, 2020 2:11 amJune 5, 2020 10:14 pm

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom expressed how businesses damaged in the George Floyd protests and riots should be reimbursed for any accrued losses. Newsom, in Stockton Thursday, called for government assistance and philanthropic organizations to help those businesses hurt by...

Temecula Mayor James Stewart Resigns Over Email About Police Killings

June 5, 2020 2:29 pm

On Thursday, Temecula Mayor James Stewart resigned after an email was released in which he said “I don’t believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer.” Stewart apologizes, resigns Mayor Stewart had apologized earlier...

Affirmative Action, Reparation Bills Pass Assembly Appropriations

June 5, 2020 10:42 am

On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee, partially swayed by the recent death of Floyd George and subsequent nationwide protests, passed two bills that could possibly bring back affirmative action to California and may institute slavery reparations for African Americans. ACA...

California Legislature Announces 2020-2021 Budget Proposal

June 4, 2020 8:32 pmJune 5, 2020 7:50 am

On Wednesday, the California Assembly and Senate announced a budget proposal that would largely be left intact without many significant cuts, putting it directly at odds with Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal. Senators and Assembly members don’t want Newsom’s budget...