Sean O’Brien – California Globe

Shutdown Showdown: Teamsters Back Republicans, Trump Backs Nuclear Option

November 3, 2025 4:54 amNovember 3, 2025 4:55 am

The Teamsters laid blame on the Democrats this weekend for the government shutdown–in what will likely be the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, in order for the Democrats to “take out Trump.” The latest government shutdown is a political...

Hope and Healing: The Surprising and Unexpected Republican National Convention

July 23, 2024 2:45 amJuly 23, 2024 2:46 am

I’m sitting in the Milwaukee airport, coming home to San Diego after being a Delegate at the Republican National Convention. I feel compelled to share what I experienced with you. A shift is happening in America, and attending the RNC...

Reactions Erupt Following Gov. Newsom’s Veto of Bill to Require Drivers in Autonomous Trucks

September 25, 2023 5:10 pmSeptember 25, 2023 5:28 pm

A bill that would have required driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle and effectively ban all self-driving trucks operating alone in California, was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend, leading to a predictable polarizing reaction...

Teamsters Union March Shuts Down Sacramento Streets; Demanding Gov. Newsom Sign AB 316

September 20, 2023 8:12 amSeptember 20, 2023 8:12 am

Tuesday in downtown Sacramento, police blocked off North/South streets near the Capitol all the way from 16th Street down to 3rd Street for a Teamsters Union Protest, causing a massive backup and forcing drivers trying to head south on the...

Union Leaders, Newsom Advisors at Odds Over Bill Requiring Driver in Driverless Trucks

September 20, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 20, 2023 7:49 am

An unusual combination of union leaders and lawmakers from both parties and advisors for Governor Gavin Newsom were found to be at odds over signing a bill that would require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle this...

Bill To Require Driverless Trucks To Have A Driver in the Vehicle Passes Senate In 36-2 Vote

September 12, 2023 1:08 pmSeptember 12, 2023 1:08 pm

A bill to require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle passed the Senate in a 36-2 vote on Wednesday, moving to the Governor’s desk for either his signature or veto. Assembly Bill 316, authored by Assemblywoman Cecilia...