Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

California Congressional Republicans Urge Gov. Newsom to Raise Shasta Dam

August 16, 2022 1:12 pm

In a letter sent to Governor Newsom on Tuesday, California Congressional Republicans urged him to reverse his position on the enlargement of the Shasta Dam due to numerous water use, electric, and environmental reasons. The subject of raising Shasta Dam,...

Bill To Prohibit One Pound Disposable Propane Tanks Passed By Assembly

August 16, 2022 10:38 am

A bill to prohibit the sale of one pound disposable propane tanks in California by 2028 was passed in the Assembly on Monday. Senate Bill 1256, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), would begin the ban on January 1, 2028....

Gascón Recall Effort Fails as LA Registrar Recorder Denies 200K Signatures

August 16, 2022 2:08 amAugust 15, 2022 8:09 pm

Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan announced on Monday that the recall petition of LA District Attorney George Gascon failed to reach the needed number of signatures, only garnering 520,050 of the needed 566,867 needed to be on...

House Minority Leader McCarthy Says He Will Be Speaker Next Year Should GOP Win Back House

August 15, 2022 2:21 pmAugust 15, 2022 2:22 pm

During a campaign stop for Wyoming Congressional GOP candidate Harriet Hageman in Teton Village, WY on Monday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) confirmed that he will be Speaker of the House in 2023 should Republicans win the House in...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Gutted Before Crucial Assembly Vote

August 15, 2022 10:56 amAugust 16, 2022 1:13 pm

A bill that would have decriminalized several psychedelic drugs in California such as LSD, ecstasy, and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms was gutted during the weekend, reducing the bill to a single study through the most recent amendment. Senate Bill 519, authored...

Governor Newsom Issues Proposal to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Running Into 2030s

August 13, 2022 2:30 amAugust 12, 2022 9:58 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open until between 2030 and 2035 on Friday, largely to help meet California’s energy needs while the state transitions between fossil fuels and green energy in...

Bill To End Faithless Electors in California Passes Assembly

August 12, 2022 4:19 pm

A bill that would end “faithless electors” for California electoral college members during presidential elections was passed by the Assembly on Thursday 76-0. Senate Bill 103, authored by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa), would specifically have each party and each group...