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Masks May Provide Mental Health Benefits Rather Than Physical Health Benefits

June 18, 2020 7:55 amJune 18, 2020 8:12 am

Breathing common air in public places is not how the virus is transmitted. With the media continuing to spread fear of coronavirus faster than the virus itself, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now considering making mask-wearing mandatory throughout the state....

Fort Bragg To Consider Changing Name Over Confederate-Tinged Past

June 17, 2020 2:39 pm

‘You cannot change history. We are a tight-knit community who do not favor changing our name, especially when pushed to do so by politicos who have never even visited our town and know nothing of our long and rich local...

Sen. John M. W. Moorlach. (Kevin Sanders for California Globe)

Why Sen. John Moorlach Opposes California’s State Budget

June 16, 2020 11:02 am

Senator John M.W. Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa) is the only CPA in the State Legislature. As such, his dire warnings about California’s budget deficit need to be considered. California Globe watched all of the budget debate Monday, and as usual, Moorlach schooled the Senate...

Conducting Business in the State Capitol During COVID-19

June 16, 2020 10:10 amJune 16, 2020 6:22 am

What business is there to conduct in the California State Capitol during this time of pandemic? The answer is “only committee hearings.” Despite some staff and most legislators working in the Capitol building, at least to participate in legislative hearings,...

California Budget Includes Major Revenue Raisers and Other State Tax Law Changes

June 16, 2020 6:12 amJune 16, 2020 6:21 am

As part of the 2020-21 California State budget, where the state’s fiscal year begins July 1, the Legislature passed and Governor Newsom is expected to sign AB 85 (Committee on Budget), which makes numerous tax law changes, including suspension of...

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California Legislature Approves State Budget Plan Hours Before Deadline

June 16, 2020 3:13 amJune 16, 2020 6:25 am

On Monday, the California Legislature approved a state budget plan only hours before the June 15th deadline that would have had lawmakers forfeit their pay. A new budget plan from the Legislature The approved budget largely followed their proposal made...

Dismissive Media Crows Following Judge’s Order Suspending Gov. Newsom’s Mail-In Election Decree

June 15, 2020 3:37 pmJune 15, 2020 3:57 pm

Hooray for the Separation of Powers On Friday, Sutter County Superior Court Judge Perry Parker granted a temporary block on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order that requires all registered California voters to receive a mail-in ballot for the upcoming November...