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Rainbow Clubs, Checking Privilege, Pronoun Pins, and Christmas Isn’t for Everyone

November 18, 2022 2:50 amNovember 18, 2022 6:53 am

Note – This is the first in what will be an occasional series entitled “Hidden in Plain Site” in which we shall look at various and sundry government websites to see what they really thinking. It is a given that...

San Diego Measure to End Free Trash Pickup Remains Locked In Close Vote

November 18, 2022 2:30 amNovember 17, 2022 8:45 pm

A ballot measure in San Diego to end free trash pick-up for single family homes continued to be counted on Thursday as new results continue to show a difference of only a few thousand votes going into the final counts....

SF Mayor Announces Guaranteed Income Program For Low-Income Transgender Residents

November 17, 2022 4:37 pm

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday that the city would launch a new 18-month guaranteed income program for low-income transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and intersex residents in the city. The program would join other short-term and pilot guaranteed...

California’s Questionable Swing from Budget Surplus to Budget Deficit in One Year

November 17, 2022 2:53 pmNovember 18, 2022 3:36 pm

Exactly one year ago the Globe reported, “California will have a $31 billion surplus next year,” according to the 2022-2023 California state budget Fiscal Outlook report compiled by the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The tide completely turned in one year. Wednesday,...

What Is the Difference Between GO and Revenue Bonds?

November 17, 2022 12:59 pmNovember 17, 2022 1:02 pm

For those involved in California legislation, you might have heard about “G.O. bonds” and “revenue bonds.” What is the difference between the two types of bond measures? First, G.O. stands for general obligation. Second, California’s Department of Finance (DOF) defines...

Congressman Mike Garcia Defeats Christy Smith 3rd Time To Win 27th House District

November 17, 2022 12:37 pm

Congressman Mike Garcia (R-CA) was announced as the winner of the 27th District House race on Wednesday, defeating former Assemblywoman Christy Smith for the third time in a row, and being the deciding race in helping the GOP clinch a...

Rep. Karen Bass Wins LA Mayoral Election

November 17, 2022 2:30 amNovember 16, 2022 7:45 pm

Congresswoman Karen Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles Mayoral election on Wednesday, garnering an insurmountable number of votes to become the first African American since 1993 and the first woman to be elected to the position. While...