Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

RECAP: AB 1507, Limiting The Boundaries Of Charter Schools

September 19, 2019 7:00 pmSeptember 19, 2019 5:51 pm

An infamous loophole for California charter schools is on the verge of being erased. What is it? Assembly Bill 1507. Current law allows charter schools to be in places outside the school districts they are a part of in California....

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

September 19, 2019 5:48 pm

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...

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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...

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RECAP: SB 273, The Bill Extending The Statute Of Limitations On Domestic Violence

September 18, 2019 4:40 pm

California is one step away from extending the statute of limitations to five years on domestic violence reports. What is it? Senate Bill 273. SB 273 generally expands protections and procedures for victims of domestic violence. Under current law, victims...

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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 19, 2019 6:28 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...

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RECAP: AB 342, The Bill That Would Greatly Limit Oil And Gas Development In California

September 18, 2019 6:06 amSeptember 18, 2019 6:07 am

California has responded to Federal threats of increased oil and gas drilling by making it virtually impossible for any drilling to happen on or near protected lands by halting most pipeline leasing. What is it? Assembly Bill 342. Specifically...

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RECAP: AB 32 Will Shut Down The Private Prison Industry In California

September 17, 2019 1:55 pmSeptember 17, 2019 4:13 pm

While the rest of the country is seeing exponential growth in the for-profit prison industry, it’s a signature away from extinction in California. What is it? Assembly Bill 32. Under the bill, all contracts with private or for-profit prisons in...