Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Businesses Shuttered by Coronavirus Face Permanent Closure Following Riots

June 1, 2020 7:35 pmJune 2, 2020 6:29 am

On Monday, many cities businesses across California began cleaning up following the George Floyd riots that reached a peak during the May 30th weekend. Businesses look at increased challenges following coronavirus, riot losses Some businesses have been attacked, damages, looted,...

Emergency Generator Bill to Face Divisive Appropriations Committee

June 1, 2020 2:17 pm

After passing a major Committee vote last week, a bill that would allow critical facilities such as water pumps and fire stations to operate emergency backup generators during power outages will face a divisive Senate Appropriations Committee in the next...

Coronavirus Cases May Spike Amid a State of Emergency Over George Floyd Protests

June 1, 2020 6:23 am

As protests continue a week after the death of George Floyd and a State of Emergency being declared in Los Angeles County by Governor Gavin Newsom, major Californian cities, as well as cities nationwide, face a new threat: a projected...

Governor Newsom Signs New Executive Order Extending Statewide Eviction Halt

May 31, 2020 2:31 amMay 31, 2020 10:21 am

During a busy Friday consisting of continued coronavirus fears, a major Supreme Court ruling over church services, and riots over the death of George Floyd, Governor Gavin Newsom quietly signed an executive order that will bring significant changes across the...

Contractors Facing New Licenses, Restrictions, and Punishments Under New Bill

May 30, 2020 8:29 am

Building contractors in California would face new licenses, greater contracting restrictions, and the addition of natural disaster destruction repair as home improvement under a new bill in the Senate. Under Senate Bill 1189, written by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), a...

Assembly Bill Aims At Protecting Small Businesses, Reducing Power of AB 5

May 30, 2020 8:26 am

An Assembly bill that is designed to protect small businesses from lawsuits and penalties in unemployment claims by independent contractors and reduce the power of AB 5 is due to be heard in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee in...

Lassen County Backtracks Reopening Following Mini-Outbreak

May 29, 2020 3:27 pm

Lassen County, a northern county of 30,000 people straddling the Nevada border, became the first county in California this week to fall back on their reopening plans following a jump in the number of coronavirus cases there. The first cases...