Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

EMT, Paramedic Human Trafficking Training Bill Signed by Gov. Newsom

September 7, 2022 12:14 pm

A bill that would require California EMTs and Paramedics to undergo training pertaining to human trafficking was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 2130, authored by Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-Paso Robles), would require an EMT-I,...

Energy Challenges to Continue Despite Gov. Newsom Signing Diablo Canyon Extension Bill

September 6, 2022 4:43 pm

Following Gavin Newsom’s signing of a bill this weekend to allow Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to operate for another 5 years, many are scrambling to seek final approvals for not only final hurdles to keep the plant open, but...

4 Million Residents in LA County Facing Outdoor Watering Ban until September 20th

September 6, 2022 12:44 pmSeptember 6, 2022 12:45 pm

Starting on Tuesday, residents of multiple Los Angeles County cities impacting 4 million people will have to completely cut all outdoor watering, including hand watering, for the next 15 days due to pipeline issues. While most of California has seen...

Bill To Give Additional Education Funds To Lowest Performing Subgroup Halted Over Prop 209 Violations

September 3, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 2, 2022 9:35 pm

A bill proposing to give additional funding to students in the lowest performing subgroup was pulled only hours before voting ended early Thursday due to Governor Gavin Newsom dropping support over concerns that it would violate state law under Proposition...

Fast Food Managers, Owners Fear AB 257 Will Bring Job Loss, Higher Costs

September 2, 2022 4:22 pm

Following the passage of AB 257 earlier this week by the California Legislature, many local fast food managers and store owners quickly began looking for any way possible they can remain open. While a Fast Food Council in the Department...

Congressional Democrat PACs Pump Money into Valadao/Salas CA-22 Race After Support Drops

September 2, 2022 1:28 pm

Congressional Democrat PACs flooded the campaign of Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) with funding in his run against Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) in the 22nd Congressional District race this week following a large drop of support. During the last several House...

California Backlash over Order Not to Charge Electric Vehicles During Heatwave

September 2, 2022 2:29 amSeptember 5, 2022 3:17 pm

The announcement by the California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO) on Wednesday asking California residents not to charge their electric vehicles during peak hours to help conserve electricity continued to face backlash on Thursday, due to the state approving a...