Lawless California? Homicides Up Again In 2021
December was another violent month in California. And 2021 showed homicides on the increase in the state. "There was a…
Placement Agents and the California Political Reform Act
The California Political Reform Act was amended to regulate “placement agents.” Under Government Code Section 82047.3(a), a “placement agent” is…
Lobbying Related Terms in the California Political Reform Act
There are four types of lobbying filers in the State of California under the Political Reform Act of 1974. In…
Sacramento Union Gospel Mission is Saving Lives of the Homeless and Lost
Union Gospel Mission Sacramento takes in dozens of drug addicted homeless men every year, helps them get sober, educated, acquire…
‘Behested’ Payments and the California Political Reform Act
California’s Political Reform Act regulates “behested payments” which are requested by elected officials and made by donors. Government Code Section…
Sacramento Homeless Vagrant Viciously Attacks Horse, Kills Family’s Pet Chickens
A friend who is a large animal veterinarian contacted the Globe with very disturbing news: "I just sutured the face…
San Francisco Adds New COVID-19 Mega-Event Vaccination Requirements
The San Francisco Department of Public Health issued a new COVID-19 health order this week, changing mega-event vaccination rules above…
Senator Andreas Borgeas Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election This Year
Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) announced on Tuesday that he would not be running for state Senate again, less than a…
California’s Lobbyist Exemptions
California’s Political Reform Act contains detailed laws related to lobbyists in Chapter 6. Article 3 of Chapter 6 deals with…
Film Set Firearms Ban Proposal Changed Following Industry Backlash
Senator David Cortese (D-San Jose) has backed off from a proposed total ban on real firearms in movie sets this…