Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Smith, Garcia Remain Neck in Neck as Polls Close in LA County

May 12, 2020 8:31 pm

The battle between Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) and Republican challenger Mike Garcia remained very close on Tuesday as voters in the Los Angeles and Ventura County district went to the polls. A huge division among supporters Both candidates are...

California to Reopen Dine-In Restaurants, Most Retail Businesses in Approved Counties

May 12, 2020 6:51 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that dine-in restaurants can now open in a limited capacity in counties that meet all public health benchmarks and are approved by the state. Phase 2 reopenings and new public health rules Joining dine-in...

Fremont Tesla Plant Reopened Despite Alameda County Lockdown

May 12, 2020 2:39 pm

On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reopened his Fremont car factory, going against Alameda County orders, not to do so because of coronavirus-related health restrictions. Reopening of the Fremont Plant The decision came only days after Musk threatened to move...

May 12th Special Election Preview

May 11, 2020 8:56 pmMay 12, 2020 8:32 pm

A special election is due in California on Tuesday, May 12th. Two major races will be up for grabs in California, both in the Southern part of the state. With the 25th Congressional District and the 28th State Senate District...

Salons, Barbershops Face Permanent Closures Despite Pleas to Governor

May 11, 2020 5:43 pmMay 11, 2020 6:55 pm

On Friday, California entered Phase 2 of its planned 4 Phase reopening. Many non-essential stores were opened up to curbside purchase pickups, and a limited number of factories restarted production and storage. The second part of Phase 2 is expected...

California Senate Reconvenes After Almost Two Months

May 11, 2020 2:17 pm

On Monday, the state Senate reopened in Sacramento, bringing together the full legislature under one roof for the first time since mid-March. Senators can still choose to attend remotely if they so wish through the SR 86 resolution. SR 86...

Over 60% of Child Care Centers Facing Closure in California Due to Lockdown

May 10, 2020 8:41 am

‘This is a dangerous thing to gamble with.’ On Thursday, UC Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) released a study on child care programs in California, finding that over 60% of all centers in the...