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The Sordid History of the California State Beach Smoking Ban: Part III – the Mysterious Pro-Smoking Amendment

September 20, 2019 1:14 pmSeptember 21, 2019 12:54 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...

President Trump Announces That The Homeless Problem In San Francisco Could Be Given Notice By The EPA

September 19, 2019 5:48 pmSeptember 23, 2019 10:39 am

President Donald Trump has announced that he will have the EPA give the city of San Francisco “notice” over the pollution caused by the homeless in the city. Trump’s announcement came during his two day visit of California. In a...

Federal Judge Blocks New California Law Forcing President Trump to Release Tax Returns

September 19, 2019 4:47 pmSeptember 20, 2019 1:15 pm

In a win for President Trump, presidential candidates will not have to disclose their tax returns to appear on California’s March primary ballot, if a tentative federal court ruling is made final. United States District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr....

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...

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...

President Trump Set to Revoke California’s Authority to Set its Own Auto Emissions Standards

September 17, 2019 4:13 pmSeptember 18, 2019 2:50 pm

President Donald Trump is expected to revoke a rule that allowed California to set its own tougher vehicle emissions standards than those required by the federal government. California has relied on this special waiver for decades. This triggered an announcement...

It’s Constitution Day!

September 17, 2019 8:12 am

“Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the United States Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens,” Constitution.com reports. On September 17, 1787,...