Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Gov. Newsom Announces $156 Million in Grants to Cities and NGOs for Gun Violence Prevention

June 10, 2022 3:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that $156 million in grant money would be going to gun violence prevention programs across the state. The grants, which were provided as part of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP)...

City of San Diego Implements Stringent Water Restrictions Beginning Friday

June 10, 2022 12:30 pm

The City of San Diego began implementing its most stringent water restrictions to date on Friday following new orders and regulations from both Governor Gavin Gavin Newsom and the State Water Resource Control Board. According to an announcement from the...

Sacramento Prisoner Held For Life Accidentally Released, Recaptured Following Mix -Up in County Jail

June 10, 2022 2:45 amJune 9, 2022 10:19 pm

A man serving life in prison for armed robbery and carjacking with gang enhancements was recaptured Thursday afternoon following being accidentally released from the Sacramento County Main Jail Thursday Night. Shaquile Lash, a gang member from San Joaquin County, was...

Five Car Makers Back Biden Decision To Allow California’s Stricter Auto Emissions

June 9, 2022 4:26 pmJune 9, 2022 4:27 pm

Earlier this week, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda and Volvo announced that they would be backing President Joe Biden’s decision to allow California to set their own stricter emissions standards for vehicles despite ongoing challengers from some lawmakers and states in...

SF Mayor London Breed Looking Into DA Replacement Following Ousting of Chesa Boudin

June 9, 2022 12:59 pm

In the past few days following the successful recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, Mayor London Breed has begun the process to find a successor to Boudin. In the last nine months, Breed has appointed many high profile...

Gov. Newsom, Sen. Dahle Advance in State Gubernatorial Race

June 9, 2022 2:15 amJune 9, 2022 6:27 am

Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) became the official candidates for Governor early Wednesday following the Gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday. With no major challenger from within his party or outside of it, Governor Newsom easily coasted to...

Criminals in LA County Ask For More Plea Deals Due to Likely Recall Election of DA George Gascon

June 8, 2022 3:27 pm

Amid the increasing likelihood that Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon will face a recall vote this November, as well as the successful recall of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin on Tuesday, a growing number of LA County criminals are...