Articles – Page 1476 – California Globe

Californiaʼs Assault on the Commercial Real Estate Industry

September 10, 2020 3:14 pmSeptember 12, 2020 8:34 am

A long-time commercial California real estate broker told the Globe he recently sold a California property for a client, but the client wanted to exchange into other properties, but with conditions: 1. Not inCalifornia. 2. Not a property with anything...

Senator Patricia Bates authored SB 57. (Kevin Sanders for California Globe)

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill To Eliminate Non-Profit State Filing Fees

September 10, 2020 2:20 pm

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into a law a bill that will remove California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) filing fees for non-profit organizations applying for state tax exemptions. Senate Bill 934, authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), will...

California’s Four Water Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 10, 2020 6:19 amSeptember 10, 2020 6:24 am

California has four water-related entities: California Water Commission, California Water Quality Monitoring Council, Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board. What are the differences? California Water Commission In Water Code Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 150,...

Gov. Newsom Signs Three Small Business Related Bills

September 10, 2020 2:12 amSeptember 9, 2020 9:17 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 3 bills into law aimed at assisting small businesses and construction in California. Three bills signed by Gov. Newsom Senate Bill 1447, authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), was the first bill signed on...

San Diego Passes Hotel, Hospitality Employee Return Ordinance

September 9, 2020 9:11 pm

On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance requiring hotels and many other commercial businesses to bring back employees based on seniority, following the lead of other city council decisions in Los Angeles and Oakland. Ordinance banks on...

CA Legislature Fiddles in Hearing on Capitol Renovation Plans… While the State Burns

September 9, 2020 5:25 pm

Behold! Wednesday afternoon the Joint Legislative Committee on Rules held a hearing on the plans for the $1.2 billion renovation of the State Capitol. Because as the Capitol Annex Project team says, “California’s new Capitol Annex should convey to visitors...

Oscars Announce New Diversity And Inclusion Requirements

September 9, 2020 2:47 pm

On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Oscar eligibility for best picture must now meet diversity and inclusion requirements. New diversity standards for best picture nominees Starting in 2024, best picture nominees must now meet...