February 2025 – Page 19 – California Globe

What Are the Key Dates in Law for the State Budget?

February 5, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:31 am

Many Capitol observers believe all of the relevant dates applicable to the state’s budget are contained in the California Constitution. However, there are only two dates found in the state Constitution. And, they are both found in Article IV dealing...

The Tech Vibe Shift in Mining

February 4, 2025 3:53 pmFebruary 12, 2025 12:31 pm

One of the world’s most basic and ancient industries has been undergoing a transformation largely unnoticed. Mining companies are now applying the most modern technologies available to explore, produce, and deliver the critical minerals needed to transition to cleaner energy,...

State Farm Seeks 22% Home Insurance Rate Increase After Wildfires

February 4, 2025 2:37 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:37 pm

State Farm Insurance announced on Monday that they have asked the California Department of Insurance to approve an emergency interim rate increase for rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos to help pay for the massive increase of claims...

State Senators Announce Legislation to Bolster Cal Fire Pay, Fire Prevention Efforts

February 4, 2025 2:18 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:26 pm

How many California residents are aware that CalFire’s fire fighters are not all full time employees? A large chunk are laid off 3-months each year and have to go on unemployment. That is about to change according to Senate President...

California’s War Against President Trump Has Proven to be a War Against the American Citizen

February 4, 2025 9:20 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:06 pm

Only 10 days ago, President Trump visited Los Angeles, flying in and viewing the destruction of the Pacific Palisades fire from Marine One, and meeting with several state and local leaders to discuss wildfire recovery. During his visit, Trump announced...

White, Asian Students Sue University Of California Over Racial Discrimination

February 4, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 4, 2025 2:46 am

The group Students Against Racial Discrimination sued the University of California system on Monday, alleging that UC is still not selecting students in a “color-blind manner” despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2023 that race cannot be used as...

Civil Action Words and Phrases

February 4, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 4, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure, in Part 2, Title 7, Chapter 2, Article 1, defines certain words and phrases dealing with remedies in civil actions. Section 511.010 states that the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter....