Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Car Companies Join Trump Administration To Block California From Setting Their Own Emission Standards

October 29, 2019 2:52 pmOctober 30, 2019 10:34 am

Eleven car companies known as the “Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation” filed with the U.S. Appeals Court of the District of Columbia Monday, joining the Trump Administration in trying to block California from setting their own emission and fuel efficiency...

Following Katie Hill’s Resignation, Candidates Line Up To Take Her Seat In Special Election

October 28, 2019 7:20 pmOctober 29, 2019 3:58 pm

Following the resignation of U.S. Representative Katie Hill from California, several candidates have announced that they will run in the special election for congressional seat in Washington. Foremost among Republicans running for the seat is former U.S. Representative Steve Knight....

Wildfire Fighting Efforts Are Ramped Up After Wealthy Areas Affected

October 28, 2019 2:09 pmFebruary 25, 2021 11:43 am

After months of wildfires and power outages in rural and lower-income areas, all it took was a week of fires threatening expensive homes and luxury wineries for Gov. Gavin Newsom and local leaders to declare a state of emergency. In...

Governor Newsom Takes Responsibility For Ending Planned Wildfire Blackouts

October 26, 2019 9:27 am

While visiting Los Angeles Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the growing number of planned blackouts in Northern California by taking personal responsibility for allowing them to happen. “I own this,” stated Governor Newsom. “No one cares who’s to blame, they...

California’s New Paid Student Athlete Law Quickly Spreads To Other States

October 26, 2019 2:07 amOctober 28, 2019 8:33 am

Last month’s signing of SB 206, which allows student athletes to receive compensation for their image or likeness being used, has inspired numerous states to enact their own legislation in only a matter of weeks. New York, Florida, South Carolina,...

San Jose Proposes Leaving PG&E And Creating Its Own Public Utility

October 25, 2019 3:33 pmOctober 28, 2019 8:52 am

The City of San Jose, Pacific Gas and Electric’s largest covered city, may soon have its own electrical system, due to frustration over numerous planned blackouts during the last several months. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo presented the plan to...

Facebook Pledges $1 Billion In Affordable Housing Funds In California

October 25, 2019 8:32 am

Social media company Facebook pledged to put $1 billion into affordable housing Tuesday in an attempt to alleviate the California housing crisis, particularly in Northern California. The announcement came four months after Google outlined a similar program also amounting to...