Articles – Page 1443 – California Globe

Over 100,000 Evacuated in Orange County from Encroaching Wildfires

October 27, 2020 2:57 pm

On Tuesday, the Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires in Orange County grew to over 20,000 acres combined, forcing more evacuations in the cities of Irvine, Yorba Linda, and others throughout the county. The Silverado Fire grew to over 11,000 acres...

Firefighters Union Backs Prop. 15 Instead of Forestry Reform

October 27, 2020 2:54 pmOctober 28, 2020 10:55 am

Thousands of firefighters continue to battle blazes across California. In Orange County, two firefighters are in critical condition after suffering major injuries battling the Silverado Fire. Every year around this time, firefighters risk their lives, and some of them lose their lives,...

The Globe Visits Sacramento County Elections Office

October 27, 2020 10:03 amOctober 27, 2020 10:10 am

With the 2020 Election taking place as the first all-mail-in-ballots under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order, many are not sure about the process. Regular Absentee voters aren’t confused, but for voters who always vote in person, this is odd and...

WaPo Questions Mispronouncing ‘Kamala:’ Accident or Racism?

October 27, 2020 7:22 amOctober 27, 2020 7:25 am

Kamala Harris, former San Francisco District Attorney, California’s former Attorney General and U.S. Senator, frequently corrects people on the pronounciation of her name: “Comma-la.” She told this to the hosts of The View not long ago. The Washington Post weighed...

The Anatomy of a California Legislative Resolution

October 27, 2020 6:15 amOctober 27, 2020 6:19 am

In the California Legislature, Members of the Assembly and Senate can introduce three types of resolutions. What are the component parts of a resolution? In terms of its anatomy, a resolution contains the following provisions: Legislative Session. At the top...

2020 General Election Preview: 1st Senate District

October 27, 2020 2:20 amOctober 28, 2020 11:00 am

Taking up pretty much all of Northeastern California, the 1st Senate District is mostly forest, mountains, and farms. One of the largest senate districts, the 1st includes Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou counties, as well...

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Uber in San Francisco Over Discrimination Claims

October 26, 2020 5:41 pmOctober 26, 2020 6:44 pm

On Monday, a group of former Uber drivers filed a class-action lawsuit in a San Francisco court against the rideshare company, alleging that the company’s system of evaluating drivers is influenced by passenger racial and ethnic bias. The suit also...