Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Bill That Would Accurately Translate Medi-Cal Materials Vetoed By Governor

October 15, 2019 2:28 pmOctober 16, 2019 9:12 am

AB 318, which would have required Medi-Cal forms to be tested for ‘accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and readability’ was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill would have specifically called for ‘field testing’ of materials, meaning translators would have reviewed them...

School Lockdown Drills Are To Be Reviewed Under New Law

October 15, 2019 2:05 amOctober 15, 2019 1:12 pm

Senate Bill 541 was signed into law, requiring the California Board of Education to conduct studies to find the best way to conduct school drills across California, as well as find the right number of drills a year. Besides fire...

‘Lunch Shaming’ Is Now Against The Law In California

October 14, 2019 6:01 pmOctober 15, 2019 1:18 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 265 into law, ensuring that, regardless of having unpaid meal fees, every student in California can receive a meal without being shamed or treated differently because of it. It will still be required for parents...

Despite Dangerous Flaws And Backdoor Deals, State Park And Beach Smoking Ban Becomes Law

October 14, 2019 2:24 pmOctober 15, 2019 1:25 pm

Senate Bill 8, which institutes a smoking ban in state parks and state beaches, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The new law states that the smoking fine will be $25, unless it is done in a...

No Power And Little Patience: How The Power Shutoffs Are Testing The Elderly In Northern California

October 12, 2019 8:37 am

All this week across Northern California a power shutoff has been in place to prevent wildfires. Dry conditions and windy conditions are the perfect fire starter if a line goes down, and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) didn’t want to...

Fentanyl Will Now Be Considered A Contaminant To Property Under New Law

October 11, 2019 3:29 pm

Fentanyl became the second drug in California to have specialized decontaminate laws after Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1596 into law earlier this week. AB 1596 revises the Methamphetamine Contaminated Property Act to the Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Contaminated Property Cleanup Act....

Ballot Issue On Homeless Crimes And Setting Up A Homeless Court May Be Up For A Vote Next Year

October 11, 2019 2:49 pm

A ballot issue over the crimes, sentencing, and treatment of homeless people in California could be hitting voting booths next year. The issue, called the Compassionate Intervention Act, proposes a unique solution to the homeless crisis in California. All crimes...