Author: Katy Grimes
Katy Grimes, the Editor in Chief of the California Globe, is a long-time Investigative Journalist covering the California State Capitol, and the co-author of California's War Against Donald Trump: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Bill to Limit ‘Predatory Lending’ Excludes Three Lenders Who Stand to Benefit From Legislation
A bill to bar “predatory lenders,” like payday small loan companies, from imposing excessively high-interest rates on people who borrow $2,500 up to $10,000, is sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk awaiting his signature or his veto. “Assembly Bill 539...
Napa Valley Vintner Sentenced to 5 months in Prison for Role in ‘Varsity Blues’ College Admissions Scandal
Agustin F. Huneeus, the Napa Valley vintner who admitted guilt in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, has been sentenced to five months in prison. Friday, a federal judge issued the ruling, along with a $100,000 fine, as well as...
Political Pressure Behind Cancelled Charity Event for Slain Ventura Sheriff’s Family
‘The Helus family is the real victim here because they aren’t going to get the money now.’ Partisan politics has polluted a charity event that was planned to raise money for the family of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt....
The Charter School Compromise: ‘Intent to Cripple California’s Charter Schools’
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent out a press release Wednesday announcing that he will sign “the first major overhaul to the charter schools law since its enactment 27 years ago, and will address longstanding challenges for both traditional public school districts...
San Francisco Backs Down on Declaring NRA ‘Domestic Terrorist Organization’
The Second Amendment wins again. The San Francisco Supervisors recently decided to back off on their recent declaration that the National Rifle Association and its membership are “domestic terrorists.” Guess why? The NRA sued. In early September, the San Francisco City...
Federal Judge Issues SB 27 Ruling to Block CA Law Requiring Candidates’ Tax Returns
‘Now that the written ruling is out, I urge Governor Newsom to accept this decision and not pursue an appeal which will only waste taxpayer dollars.’ Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove In a win for President Donald Trump, presidential...