Sen. Alex Padilla – California Globe

No More ‘Paper or Plastic:’ Bring Your Own Bags to the Store Jan 1

December 11, 2025 10:30 amDecember 11, 2025 10:48 am

I have been covering the “Paper or Plastic” game since George W. Bush was President. And it’s only gotten more ridiculous. First California lawmakers banned paper bags because they “killed” trees – the ultimate renewable resource. They replaced paper with...

California’s Senators MIA as Sen Scott and Johnson Assess Palisades Fire and Victims

November 17, 2025 8:07 amNovember 17, 2025 11:46 am

Ten months ago, a series of catastrophic wildfires burned Pacific Palisades, Altadena and much of Malibu to the ground. Ten months later, most of the area still looks the way it did after the fires. While Gavin Newsom spent last...

Gov. Newsom Celebrates Palisades Fire ‘Recovery’ – Except Residents Say ‘NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE’

July 7, 2025 3:00 pmJuly 8, 2025 7:21 am

“Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be joined by federal, state and local leaders to recognize the six month anniversary of the devastating firestorms that hit Los Angeles, as well as the progress made and steps...

Plastic Bag Ban Fraud: California Lawmakers Vote to Now Ban ‘Reusable’ Plastic Grocery Bags

May 28, 2024 5:22 pmMay 28, 2024 5:22 pm

After forcing California grocery shoppers into “reusable” plastic bags at .10 cents a piece, flighty lawmakers are trying to ban them outright now. California lawmakers have voted to do away with reusable plastic bags – again. Assembly Bill 2236 and...

The Plastic Bag Ban Fraud is Back

February 9, 2024 8:25 amFebruary 9, 2024 8:25 am

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We hear this daily and see those orders nearly everywhere. Paper or plastic? Separate out your wet garbage and put it in another recyclable food bin. Separate bottles and cans. Compost. Yet none of this has reduced...