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?
Gov. Newsom’s Fib About California’s Highest-in-the-Nation Gas Prices
Governor Gavin Newsom continues to blame evil oil companies for the high costs of gas and diesel in California, as well as blaming the petroleum industry for imposing a “mystery surcharge” on the state. The real culprits are the state’s...
LAUSD Board Finally Rescinds Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees
The Los Angeles Unified School District refused to lift its COVID vaccine mandate, even after the state’s COVID emergency order was lifted last February 2023. LAUSD consequently faced lawsuits over the vaccine mandate as some district employees were left on...
OPINION: GOP Debate Brought to you by Political Consultants?
The rise of the political consultant in American politics has been evident over the decades. Some ask which came first – the consultancy class advising those seeking public office, or politicians who increasingly need to rely on such professional advice?...
Whamm, Zwap, Bam! Lawsuits Already Filed Over California’s Newest Gun Control Laws
UPDATE below: Senate Bill 2 by Senator Anthony Portantino’s (D–Burbank), which is California’s response bill to New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, was signed into law Tuesday. SB 2 enacts numerous “sensitive locations” where guns are banned, and changes...
Will SF Bay Area Voters Make the Politicians They Elected Pay for Crime Explosion?
Will Bay Area residents and business owners realize the politicians they voted in are responsible for the staggering crime they are now protesting? Target just announced it is closing its Bay Area stores. Walgreens has closed at least 11 stores...
The Scheme to Label Gov. Newsom as ‘Moderate’ Exposed in New Report
Last November the Globe reported on the the Center for Legislative Accountability’s annual California Lawmaker Scorecard, and as a surprise to no one, the California legislature earned a failing grade against other states’ conservative ratings. The weakest issues for California...