Miguel Santiago – California Globe

Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo Pleads No Contest To LA DUI, Receives Restricted License For Three Months

January 19, 2024 5:05 pmJanuary 19, 2024 5:05 pm

Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) pled no contest one count of misdemeanor driving under the influence on Friday, avoiding a potentially longer sentence because of reaching a deal with the deputy City Attorney in dropping a second charge of driving...

Music Icon David Foster’s Daughters Declare ‘Hate’ for Gov. Gavin Newsom

September 22, 2023 8:22 amSeptember 22, 2023 8:27 am

The New York Post reports that Music icon David Foster’s daughters declared their “hate” for Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, blaming the Democrat for the state’s deteriorating quality of life — and wondering whether his goal is to have California “be...

Controversy-Prone LA Councilman Kevin de Leon Announces He Will Run For Reelection

September 20, 2023 11:58 amSeptember 20, 2023 11:58 am

LA City Councilman and former California Senate President Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) announced on Wednesday that he would be running for reelection next year despite being caught making racist statements in a leaked audio recording last year, which resulted...

New Wealth Tax Introduced in California

January 21, 2023 8:08 am

On January 19, a new wealth tax was introduced in the California Legislature. Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 3 was introduced by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Palo Alto), along with co-authors Assembly Members Ash Kalra, Wendy Carrillo, Matt Haney, Corey Jackson, Liz...

Opposition Continues to Grow Against Dog and Cat Bill of Rights Legislation

April 21, 2022 12:34 pm

A returning bill that would give dogs and cats in California expanded legal protections and rights faced drastically increased opposition this week following many dog owner and veterinarian groups announcing their stance against the proposed law. Assembly Bill 1881, authored...

Miguel Santiago introduced the free tuition bill.

Bill That Adds Dependent Parents, Stepparents To Existing Insurance Signed By Governor

October 8, 2021 3:28 pm

A bill that allows adult children in California to add their dependent parents or stepparents to their health insurance policies was signed into law by Governor Newsom earlier this week. Assembly Bill 570, authored by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles),...

Los Angeles Lawmakers Propose $20 Billion, Multi-Year Homeless Crisis Plan

May 4, 2021 2:45 amMay 3, 2021 9:31 pm

Several Los Angeles lawmakers joined the growing movement to enact a $20 billion plan to give California cities funds to combat against the homeless crisis on Monday. Speaking at the Skid Row Housing Trust, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Councilman...