Governor Archives - Page 8 of 463

Gov. Newsom Begins Second Term Following Inauguration In Sacramento

January 7, 2023 2:30 amJanuary 6, 2023 8:30 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom began his second term of office on Friday following his inauguration in Sacramento, highlighting freedoms found within the state while also targeting Republicans in his address. Newsom, who won reelection in November against Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber)...

Civil Rights Corps Damaging Criminal Justice System with Meritless Lawsuits

January 6, 2023 10:44 amJanuary 8, 2023 8:43 pm

Like many jurisdictions across the nation, Los Angeles County has a big problem with its bail system. Scores of defendants are being forced to wait far too long to make their case that they should have their bails lowered or...

New CA Law Decriminalizing Jaywalking Because of ‘Racism’ is Cover for Real Motive

January 6, 2023 9:27 am

Yet another new law to turn all of California into San Francisco was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall. This one legalizes jaywalking, effective January 1, 2023. While this might not sound earth...

The Governor and the Public Records Act

January 6, 2023 7:42 amJanuary 6, 2023 7:45 am

California’s Government Code provides for access to public records, which is set forth in the California Public Records Act (PRA), which is contained in Division 10 of Title 1. There are specified types of public records and rules related to...

‘Bomb Cyclone’ Hits Northern California, Dumps Record Rain, Snow; Water Officials Claim Drought Isn’t Over

January 5, 2023 1:04 pmJanuary 5, 2023 12:34 pm

We are 5 days into the New Year and the California Sierra snowpack is already at 177% of normal, thanks to recent storms and the “Bomb Cyclone” hitting Northern California. Statewide, the average snow-water equivalent is 17.1 inches — 174% of...

Residence Restrictions and Absences from the State for Public Officers and Employees

January 5, 2023 7:10 amJanuary 5, 2023 7:16 am

The California Government Code imposes a number of residence restrictions on public officers and employees in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 1060 requires the following officers...

Gov. Newsom Issues State Of Emergency In Preparation For Second ‘Bomb Cyclone’

January 4, 2023 6:16 pm

In anticipation of the major bomb cyclone storm about to hit the state, the second such storm in less than a week, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a State of Emergency on Wednesday in anticipation of more flooding, damage, and people...