Andrew Gruel – California Globe

California Avocado Growers Urging Washington to put American Farmers First in Mexico Trade Talks

July 2, 2026 7:11 amJuly 2, 2026 9:38 am

California avocado farmers are being overrun by low-cost production from Mexico. According to avocado growers, Mexican cartels are extorting growers, controlling portions of the supply chain, and using violence and intimidation to maintain that control. The California Avocado Commission released...

‘Deadbeat’ Newsom Defaults on $20B Federal Loan, Businesses Stuck With The Bill

December 22, 2025 5:05 pmDecember 22, 2025 5:08 pm

California stands alone as the only state in the nation failing to repay its massive federal pandemic-era unemployment loan, now ballooning beyond $20 billion and projected to climb higher. While every other state responsibly used federal stimulus funds to settle...

Chef Andrew Gruel: Fixing Southern California’s Small Business Climate

June 17, 2024 2:45 amJune 17, 2024 2:46 am

The old saying, “As California goes, so goes the nation” has become an ominous warning for the rest of America. Progressive policies implemented by a supermajority in the Legislature and a sycophantic governor who believes he is destined to become...

Sen. Melendez Introduces Bills to Protect Small Biz from Malicious COVID-19 Fines

January 4, 2021 3:03 pm

State Senator Melissa Melendez (R -Lake Elsinore) introduced two new bills Monday aiming to protect small businesses from malicious COVID-19 fines. “Business owners are draining their finances to comply with COVID regulations, and the Governor has continued to change the...