David Alvarez – California Globe

Bill to Increase Spanish-Speaking California Teachers Passes in Assembly

June 6, 2025 2:45 amJune 6, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to increase the number of Spanish-speaking teachers in the California public school system by expanding the teacher exchange program with Mexico passed the Assembly this week, with the legislation being sent to be heard in the Senate. Assembly...

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Controversial Illegal Immigrant University Hiring Bill

September 23, 2024 1:06 pmSeptember 23, 2024 6:40 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom soundly vetoed a controversial bill on Sunday that, if passed, would have allowed public universities and colleges to hire illegal immigrants, marking the second time this month that the Governor has vetoed a major piece of illegal...

Illegal Immigrant University Hiring Bill Awaits Governor’s Decision

September 3, 2024 1:29 pmSeptember 3, 2024 1:29 pm

Throughout most of this session, the primary illegal immigrant bill focused on has been AB 1840. The bill would expand eligibility of the California Dream for All program to illegal immigrants by removing any disqualifications based on an applicants immigration...

Legislature Approves $297.9 Billion 2024-2025 State Budget

June 27, 2024 5:56 pmJune 27, 2024 5:56 pm

The California State Legislature approved the 2024-2025 budget plan on Wednesday night, giving the green light on California spending $297.9 billion beginning on July 1st. For months, Governor Gavin Newsom, Assemblymembers, and Senators have been at odds over how much...

CA Bill To Allow Binational Students In Mexico Receive In-State Tuition Progresses

February 6, 2023 7:46 pmFebruary 6, 2023 7:46 pm

A bill that would set up a pilot program to allow students who live in Mexico to attend Community College in San Diego County and Imperial County at in-state costs awaited to be heard in the Assembly Higher Education Committee...

Former San Diego Council Members Advance to Run-Off in Assembly Special Election

April 6, 2022 1:29 pmApril 6, 2022 1:38 pm

The special election to fill in the Assembly seat for the 80th district covering part of San Diego and surrounding suburbs failed to reach a plurality for a single candidate on Tuesday, forcing a run-off election later this year between...