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.
Former VP Kamala Harris Says She Won’t Run for California Governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed on Wednesday that she will not be running for Governor of California in 2026, ending months of speculation. “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our history,...
SF Mayor Lurie Signs Ordinance Limiting Homeless RV Parking to Two Hours
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed into law a new recreational vehicle ban ordinance on Tuesday, cutting the maximum time to park RV’s from overnight to only two hours. According to the new ordinance, two-hour parking restrictions for large vehicles...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Expanding ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Laws To Include All Stopped Vehicles
A bill that expands California’s “slow down, move over law” on highways to include all stopped vehicles was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday. Prior to the bill, drivers in California were only required to either slow...
J.D. Vance Leads Gavin Newsom By Three Points in Latest Hypothetical 2028 Poll
According to a new Emerson College poll released over the weekend, Vice President J.D. Vance would beat Governor Gavin Newsom in a hypothetical 2028 Presidential matchup, with Vance winning by three points of the vote. In the poll, Emerson pitted...
AG Bonta, 20 Other State AGs Sue USDA Over New SNAP Compliance Order
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that the state of California, along with 20 other state Attorneys General, will sue the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a compliance order to give all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) records, including what...
Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Launches Run For State Superintendent
Former California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D) announced on Monday that he will be entering the 2026 race for state Superintendent of Public Instruction, becoming the latest former lawmaker to join in the crowded contest. “I’ve stood up to the...