Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Abortion by Medication Services At California Universities Bill is a Vote Away From the Governor’s Desk

September 4, 2019 2:39 pmSeptember 5, 2019 7:01 am

“This bill would turn colleges into ‘abortion vendors.'” Senate Bill 24, which would offer “abortion by medical techniques” at student clinics on California State University and University of California campuses, has moved to a crucial vote in the state...

Bill to Create Statewide Database of Land Available for Development Goes Before the Assembly

September 3, 2019 8:09 pmSeptember 4, 2019 8:41 am

Senate Bill 6, by Senators Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) and Jim Beall (D-San Jose), would create a statewide database of public land for housing construction. Supporters of the bill are in favor because it would streamline how land for potential new...

Ban on Smoking on State Beaches and in State Parks Up for Approval

September 3, 2019 5:31 pmSeptember 4, 2019 12:40 pm

‘Just as California banned smoking at indoor venues decades ago, it is time that visitors enjoying our state beaches and state parks be protected from the harm caused by smoking.’ Senate Bill 8, which would ban smoking in both...