Holly Mitchell – California Globe

George Gascon – Corruption by Any Other Name

October 25, 2023 3:48 pmOctober 25, 2023 3:48 pm

We’ve all heard of tales of corrupt district attorneys. Leander Perez ruled Plaquemines Parish (a parish is what they call a county in Louisiana) with an iron fist and even by Louisiana standards his level of corruption was eye watering....

New Zero-Bail Policy Goes Into Effect In Los Angeles County

October 2, 2023 4:33 pm

A new zero-bail system went into effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, effectively ending cash bail for all misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies. For several years, California and many counties have been in a constant back and forth over...

Rep. Barbara Lee Chastises Gov. Newsom over Decision to Choose A ‘Caretaker Senator’ for Feinstein Seat

September 11, 2023 11:49 amSeptember 11, 2023 11:57 am

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) chastised Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday over his decision to pick a caretaker Senator rather an existing candidate should Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) retire early, prompting many of Lee’s opponents and allies to fire back. Since...

LA Mayor Karen Bass Pushes Governor To Select Rep. Barbara Lee As Senate Pick Should Feinstein Retire

June 19, 2023 6:11 pmJune 19, 2023 6:11 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday pressed Governor Gavin Newsom to select Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) as an interim Senator if Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) chooses to retire, despite heavy opposition against such an appointment, from fellow Democrats and Republicans...

Senator Winfrey?

May 24, 2023 3:56 pmMay 24, 2023 4:05 pm

It what can only be called a piece of speculative writing, an Associated Press reporter recently opined that maybe Oprah Winfrey would be the perfect placeholder senator for California if and/or when Dianne Feinstein finally realizes who and where she...

Oprah For Senate?: Newson Adds Media Mogul To List Of Potential Senate Candidates

May 24, 2023 2:30 amMay 24, 2023 6:14 am

Reports of Media Mogul and former talk show host Oprah Winfrey joining the list of potential Senate candidates should Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) resign surfaced on Tuesday, with many sources confirming that Governor Gavin Newsom had floated her name as...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

May 12, 2023 6:05 amMay 12, 2023 6:06 am

Since the last report by the Globe in April, the 2024 race for U.S. Senate for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat has continued to evolve, with more candidates looking for a possible run, others confirming they’re out, and some making plays to...