Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Gov. Newsom Pledges $100,000 to the Campaign of Florida Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Crist

August 26, 2022 2:30 amAugust 25, 2022 9:26 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom pledged $100,000 to the campaign of former Republican Governor and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate of Florida Charlie Crist in the latest political maneuver against Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. In recent years, Newsom and DeSantis have...

Gov. Newsom Announces $694 Million for New Project Homekey Housing Units

August 25, 2022 4:43 pmAugust 26, 2022 1:51 pm

During a visit to Los Angeles on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $694 million would be given to 35 Project Homekey projects across the state, amounting to around 2,500 new units for people in need. However, this latest award...

Extended Alcohol Serving Hours Bill Killed in Assembly – Again

August 25, 2022 2:07 pm

A bill that would have enacted a pilot program to allow alcohol to be served between an extra one to two hours per night was voted down in the Assembly on Thursday, killing the bill and prior similar ones for...

‘Don’t Move to Texas’ Billboards in SF, LA Draw Continued Controversy

August 25, 2022 2:25 amAugust 24, 2022 9:25 pm

Controversy over billboards placed in San Francisco and Los Angeles urging people not to move to Texas continued this week, with the billboards adding to the growing clash between California and Texas. Last week, billboards featuring the words “The Texas...

Amendment to Hold Drug Dealers Accountable for Fentanyl Deaths Rejected by Senate Democrats

August 24, 2022 5:04 pmAugust 25, 2022 4:46 pm

An amendment that would have held drug dealers accountable for fentanyl deaths was rejected by the Senate on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 2195, authored by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), would amend the penal code to creative an alternative plea for...

Wild Pig Hunting and Control Bill Passes Assembly, Senate

August 24, 2022 1:14 pm

A bill that would radically alter wild pig hunting and control passed the Senate in a concurrence vote on Tuesday, sending the the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk to sign or veto. Senate Bill 856, authored by Senator Bill...

Newsom Leads Dahle 52% to 25% in Gubernatorial Race in New UC Berkeley IGS Poll

August 24, 2022 2:15 amAugust 23, 2022 8:07 pm

According to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released on Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom currently has a commanding 2-to-1 lead over Republican challenger Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) in the Gubernatorial race. The IGS poll, the first major...