public pensions – California Globe

Why the Push to Lower Standards For Becoming A District Attorney Investigator?

May 14, 2022 9:00 am

“At a time when Californians are demanding more and better training for law enforcement professionals, the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training has voted to decrease the minimum qualifications to become a District Attorney Investigator,” Joe Del Guidice, Chief...

Why Are We Not Talking About California’s Pension Problems?

May 13, 2021 2:30 amMay 12, 2021 6:03 pm

It is no secret that California has its own myriad of economic issues: high taxes, a bloated government, overly powerful unions, and many more. However, one issue that is a product of all of these, but does not get nearly...

State Supreme Court to Begin Hearings on Public Worker Pension Reductions Next Week

May 2, 2020 2:11 amMay 1, 2020 8:26 pm

The State Supreme Court will begin oral arguments early next week on a case that may drastically reduce public worker pensions that had been boosted to receive higher totals. State and county pensions face reductions Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Association...