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Janet Napolitano Steps Down as University of California President

September 19, 2019 8:44 amSeptember 19, 2019 8:52 am

Janet Napolitano is stepping down as president of the University of California, a post the former Arizona governor and Department of Homeland Security boss has held since 2013. “It seemed like a good time to have some fresh blood,” Napolitano...

CAGOP Vice Chairman Warns about Dem Party Affirmative Action Platform

September 19, 2019 6:40 amSeptember 19, 2019 8:16 am

Claiming equality and fairness, the California Democrat Party continues its support of affirmative action in higher education, employment and business opportunities. However, Republicans, like Vice Chair of the California Republican Party Peter Kuo find affirmative action discriminatory and warns members...

What the GM Strike Means For the Fremont Tesla Factory

September 19, 2019 6:27 amSeptember 19, 2019 4:48 pm

For the first time since the early 20th century, a General Motors strike has not had a striking factory in California. After the closure of the Fremont Factory in 2009, GM hasn’t come come back. Yet, as the 2019 GM...

RECAP: SB 273, The Bill Extending The Statute Of Limitations On Domestic Violence

September 18, 2019 4:40 pm

California is one step away from extending the statute of limitations to five years on domestic violence reports. What is it? Senate Bill 273. SB 273 generally expands protections and procedures for victims of domestic violence. Under current law, victims...

The Sordid History of the California State Beach Smoking Ban: Part II – The Environmental Damage of SB 8 and AB 1718

September 18, 2019 2:47 pmSeptember 21, 2019 12:52 am

On the eve of the signing of SB 8 and AB 1718, the bills that would ban smoking in state beaches and parks, the California Globe has uncovered new information about the developments, changes, and consequences of the bills. In...

CBS Sends Christoph Waltz and Liam Hemsworth to School

September 18, 2019 2:20 pmMarch 16, 2022 12:29 pm

Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Two years after the Harvey Weinstein scandal fundamentally shifted the balance of power in Hollywood, studios are taking steps to decrease their vulnerability to costly lawsuits filed...

The Legislature Will Have Sent 1,037 Bills in 2019 Legislative Session to Governor Newsom

September 18, 2019 7:15 amSeptember 18, 2019 7:17 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli shares with us the latest status and count of bills still left: As of Tuesday, September 17: Senate Bills There are 187 bills in the enrollment process. There are 48 on his Desk. For 235...