May 2020 – Page 20 – California Globe

Antioch Planning Commission Chairman Ousted After Saying Old, Sick And Homeless Should Die In Pandemic

May 3, 2020 8:06 amMay 3, 2020 8:07 am

On Friday, Antioch Planning Commission Chairman Ken Turnage II was removed from his position a week after suggesting on social media that vulnerable members of society should die during the the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Allowing ‘the sick, the old, the...

2020 Q1 Campaign Finance: What 28th Congressional District Candidates Raised And Spent

May 2, 2020 10:15 am

The 28th congressional district is one of the more unusual districts in California, in that it has a rare mix of urban, suburban, and rural parts cobbled in. It stretches from the center of Los Angeles up through the Silverlake...

Californians Trying to Get Back to Work Have Been Criminalized by Governor

May 2, 2020 10:12 amMay 4, 2020 8:09 am

‘The First Amendment is my permit’ When the California Legislature reconvenes after being recessed for 7-8 weeks during the statewide COVID-19 lockdown, expect to see a complete political meltdown. And finger pointing. And overreactions. And an ongoing lack of...

State Supreme Court to Begin Hearings on Public Worker Pension Reductions Next Week

May 2, 2020 2:11 amMay 1, 2020 8:26 pm

The State Supreme Court will begin oral arguments early next week on a case that may drastically reduce public worker pensions that had been boosted to receive higher totals. State and county pensions face reductions Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Association...

Thousands at Peaceful Sacramento Capitol Protest to #EndtheLockdown

May 1, 2020 7:40 pmMay 2, 2020 10:13 am

Thousands of flag-waving Californians descended upon the State Capitol Friday for a protest of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide stay-at-home lockdown order, which has caused millions of residents to lose their jobs and businesses. This peaceful, respectful protest was depicted in...

Modoc County Reopens, Defies Gov. Newsom’s Order

May 1, 2020 3:12 pm

‘No one knows what the state will do in retaliation right now, but hey, restaurants are open now.’ On Friday, Modoc County, a small Oregon-bordering county of 9,000 people, became the first California county to break with Governor Gavin...

California State Capitol dome shines against blue sky

Sen Morrell: Considerations on Reopening California

May 1, 2020 9:20 amMay 1, 2020 9:37 am

Our state and nation have implemented extraordinary measures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic – a reflection of the recognized need to take seriously the safety and health of our communities. We are forever grateful to our health care...