Katy Grimes – California Globe

California FAIR Plan Payouts So Far in Palisades and Eaton Fires

February 25, 2025 2:55 amFebruary 25, 2025 6:31 am

Earlier in February, the California FAIR Plan, the last resort fire insurance through the State of California, only had $377 million in the kitty available to payout claims, the Globe was told. After our visit to Pacific Palisades February 6th,...

While ‘Trump-Proofing’ CA, Gov. Gavin Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion in Fire Relief Funds

February 23, 2025 12:27 pmFebruary 23, 2025 12:29 pm

In what can only be described as arrogance and chutzpah, nearly two weeks after signing legislation to authorize $50 million to fund litigating the Trump administration over California’s un-American and unconstitutional leftist policies and laws, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a...

Asm. Alex Lee’s Ridiculous But Socialistic Legislation

February 21, 2025 3:05 amFebruary 21, 2025 3:06 am

As I write this I am at risk of brain cells dying off. California Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Palo Alto) has authored another gratuitous (actually stupid) bill. This latest legislation from Assemblyman Lee bans cat declawing. His last stupid bill bans...

Sen. Wiener Claims Poll Shows Majority of Californians Continue to Support High-Speed Rail (snort)

February 20, 2025 4:44 pmFebruary 21, 2025 7:21 am

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) Thursday responded to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement that the Trump Administration will conduct a compliance review of California’s High-Speed Rail project. Judging by social media, most Californians are happy that no more taxpayer...

California Back With New Reparations Bill for ‘Descendants of Slaves Seeking Licenses’

February 20, 2025 2:55 amFebruary 21, 2025 7:21 am

Even after all of California Democrats’ failed attempts at reparations legislation, here comes one more… Being a descendent of a slave will get you special priority when applying for a professional license in non-slave state California. No joke. Assembly Bill...

California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: Job Losses, Higher Food Prices, Increased Automation

February 19, 2025 11:46 amFebruary 19, 2025 11:53 am

A new study released today by the Berkeley Research Group proves that California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has led to job losses, higher food prices, and increased automation in the industry. The BRG study found, “California’s fast-food restaurants...

Is California Driving Oil Biz Out of State to Takeover Oil Refineries?

February 18, 2025 3:05 pmFebruary 20, 2025 10:33 am

California has highest-in-the-nation gas prices and the highest energy costs, which have increased 50% since 2019 according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The blame for the 50% increase in energy costs according to the LAO is California’s “ambitious climate‑related goals,”...