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The Role of Mason’s Manual

September 19, 2022 7:24 amSeptember 19, 2022 2:16 pm

What is Mason’s Manual and why is its role in the California Legislature? Originally published in 1935, “Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure,” commonly referred to as Mason’s Manual, is the official parliamentary authority of most state legislatures in the United...

Sacramento ‘916 Day’ Beautification Event Marred by Homeless Encampment

September 19, 2022 2:50 amSeptember 18, 2022 7:28 pm

On Sept. 13, 2022, the Sacramento City Council declared “916 Day” to “celebrate city parks as the cornerstone of our 916 Community.” On Sept. 16 and 17, city parks commissioners held a number of “beautification and service events” at a...

Former USC Dean to Plead Guilty to Bribery

September 19, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 19, 2022 2:17 pm

In the interest of full disclosure, I married into a (huge) family of UCLA Bruin alumni. I learned quickly (it was included in my wedding vows) that the University of Southern California (USC) was the ugly enemy and any mention...

This Bill Contains Several Unique ‘Notwithstanding’ Clauses

September 18, 2022 8:22 amSeptember 18, 2022 8:24 am

The phrase, “notwithstanding any other law,” is used in numerous statutes in California. The purpose of this phrase is to place a specific provision of law above all others that may conflict with the new provision of law. The general...

Editorial: Rob Bonta Is Right About Amazon

September 18, 2022 2:31 amSeptember 19, 2022 10:58 am

The California Globe has not found much opportunity to praise elected California Democrats. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is right to sue Amazon for its anti-competitive, unfair, and just plain piggish policies. Conservatives ought to join liberals who are finally...

Gov. Newsom’s Adolescent Put-Downs of Governor Ron DeSantis

September 17, 2022 10:40 amSeptember 18, 2022 10:50 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping for sending illegal immigrants to other parts of the country, the Globe reported Friday. Governors Abbott and...

Gov. Newson Signs Bill on Juror Travel Reimbursement Pay Increase

September 17, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 16, 2022 10:05 pm

A bill that would increase juror pay through more driving and public transportation reimbursement was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 1981, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), will change the 34 cents a...