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California Supreme Court Rules 5-2 That Prisoners Cannot Possess Marijuana While In Prison

August 14, 2021 2:50 amAugust 18, 2021 10:30 am

The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that prisoners in California’s penal system could not legally possess marijuana while in prison, overturning a lower court ruling. The question over whether prison inmates should be able to have marijuana has been...

Gov. Newsom Received More Than $700,000 in Behested Legal Services to Establish and Defend His Death Penalty Moratorium

August 14, 2021 2:20 amAugust 13, 2021 4:39 pm

A Sacramento County Superior Court Judge has continued on its own motion to August 31, a hearing on mutual Summary Adjudication motions, in response to a lawsuit that challenges the Governor Gavin Newsom’s powers to repeal death penalty rules and...

San Francisco Mayor Announces Vaccine Proof Needed For Most Public Indoor Businesses

August 13, 2021 4:03 pm

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Thursday that the city of San Francisco would be requiring customers and employees aged 12 and up to provide proof of being fully vaccinated to enter most public indoor places such as restaurants,...

Dear Gov. Newsom: Globe Reader Writes Op Ed on Behalf of his Suffering Kids

August 13, 2021 3:09 pm

A California Globe reader shared this powerful op ed/letter, outlining what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to his family through the statewide school lockdowns. The reader is known to the Globe but asked for anonymity for his children’s sake. He...

New Sports Wagering Ballot Measure Submitted

August 13, 2021 8:38 amAugust 13, 2021 8:54 am

On August 12, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning sports wagering. It is 21-0009 and titled “California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act.” Its listed proponents are Helen Fisicaro, Raul Peralez, and...

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New Ballot Measure Proposed to Prohibit Public Employee Unions

August 13, 2021 2:44 amAugust 12, 2021 11:47 pm

On August 9, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning public employee unions. It is 21-0008 and titled “Public Employee Labor Organizations.” Its listed proponent is Timothy Draper. Comments about the proposed ballot...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Formally Joins Newsom Recall Fight With Entire Political Operation

August 13, 2021 2:31 amMarch 29, 2022 6:53 am

House Speaker Nancy Pelsoi (D-CA) announced on Thursday that she started up her political operation to help stop the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Normally, Pelosi’s...