California Eviction Defense Program for Vulnerable Renters Bill Passes in Committee
A bill that would establish a statewide eviction defense program for renters with financial trouble passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee…
Gov. Newsom Announces State Aims to ‘Fully Reopen’ Mid-June, But Masks Still Mandatory
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that in 10 weeks or by June 15th, the state "aims to be fully…
LA City Council Proposal Would House Homeless By Beaches Across City
A Los Angeles City Council motion that would temporarily house homeless people on beaches across Los Angeles was proposed on…
The 2021 List of Family Values Killer Bills is Out and It’s Bad
Last week California Globe presented the CalChamber's list of Job Killer bills. This week we are presenting the Capitol Resource…
Thoughts on Lobbying During the Pandemic
With the California Legislature in full swing for its 2021 Session, legislative advocacy continues, but in some different ways. There…
VP Kamala Harris Defends Gov. Gavin Newsom During San Leandro Visit
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a water treatment plant in San Leandro with Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, touting a…
Intersex Surgery Bill Withdrawn From Committee Before Vote Due to Lack of Support
A bill that would ban certain surgeries performed on children under the age of 12 was withdrawn from committee on…
San Francisco School Board May Halt School Renaming Plan on Tuesday
The San San Francisco Unified School Board will vote Tuesday on whether or not to continue on with their plans…
Aggie Square Project to Deny Prevailing Wage Opportunities to Sacramentans
Aggie Square is a $1.1 billion proposed project located at Stockton Boulevard and Second Avenue in Sacramento, mostly on property…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Has a Problem With No-Bid Contracts
This is a tale of two Governors' disparate treatment by media. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a problem with no-bid…