Author: Evan Symon
Evan V. Symon is the Senior Editor for the California Globe. Prior to the Globe, he reported for the Pasadena Independent, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and was head of the Personal Experiences section at Cracked. He can be reached at evan@californiaglobe.com.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Sued By L.A. Times Over Deleted Text Messages
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was sued over the weekend by the Los Angeles Times, with the paper claiming that Bass and other officials purposefully withheld and deleted texts and other records during the opening days of the Southern California...
Gavin Newsom Recall Petition Approved For Signature Gathering
The petition to recall Governor Gavin Newsom was approved for signature gathering by California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Monday, with Saving California, the group behind the recall effort, saying that petitions are already going out. According to a...
New California Bill Would Strengthen Property Owners Rights Against Squatters
For years, California has held some of the most friendly squatter rights in the country. The vast majority of states require tenants to live in properties for at least 10 years and pay taxes on them to have some sort...
DOJ Announces Investigation Into Four CA Universities Over Use Of Race In Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that they have opened up investigations into Stanford University and three University of California universities over the use of race in admissions. According to a statement from the DOJ, Attorney General Pamela...
U.S. Department Of Education Launches Investigation Into State Student Pronoun Change Law
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) announced on Thursday that they would be launching an investigation into the California Department of Education (CDE) over a state law that prohibits school districts from allowing teachers to let...
Governors’ Fitness Councils Chairman Jake Steinfeld Considering a Run For Governor
Actor and Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) Jake Steinfeld announced on Friday that he is now considering running for Governor of California in 2026. During an interview on “The Brian Kilmeade Show” on Fox News,...