Articles – Page 1544 – California Globe

Former Mayor of Palm Springs and Two Developers Indicted in Bribery Scheme

August 19, 2019 6:09 amAugust 18, 2019 8:10 pm

A criminal indictment against former mayor of Palm Springs Steve Pougnet and two real estate developers was announced on Friday, August 16 by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin. The original criminal complaint listed felony charges against Pougnet for accepting...

Hamid Hayat Released from Federal Prison

August 19, 2019 5:03 amAugust 18, 2019 8:29 pm

Hamid Hayat, convicted in 2006 on a series of terrorism charges, was released from federal prison on August 9 after his conviction and sentence were vacated by federal judge Garland Burrell, the same judge who convicted the Lodi man in...

Has Assemblyman Todd Gloria Funded a Bogus Re-Election Committee?

August 19, 2019 2:15 amAugust 20, 2019 6:30 am

It appears that Assemblyman Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) has improperly funded a bogus committee for his re-election to the Assembly in order to use funds left over from his successful 2018 run for that office to now fund his campaign...

Rather Than Tough-on-Crime Policies, Sacramento Sues 7 Transients For Harassing Businesses

August 17, 2019 2:42 pmAugust 19, 2019 7:14 am

If Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg or any other member of the City Council committed the same crimes the transients are – assault, dealt drugs, committed robbery, masturbated in public, or pooped on the sidewalk in front of a business –...

High School U.S. History in California Taught ‘From Perspective of Marginalized Groups’

August 16, 2019 7:52 amAugust 17, 2019 2:43 pm

California public schools are in dire straits. Teachers who support Western Civilization are fired. Pornographic sex ed is taught to Kindergarten students. Social justice, environmental justice, “unconscious bias” and “inclusivity” instruction, take priority over U.S. History, Math, English Literature, and...

Role of the California State Treasurer

August 16, 2019 6:29 amAugust 16, 2019 6:32 am

The State Treasurer has broad responsibilities and authority in the areas of investment and finance and serves as the State’s lead asset manager, banker and financier. In addition, the Treasurer serves as chairperson or a member of numerous State authorities,...

Riverside County Officials Warn Public About Deadly Bacteria in Santa Ana River

August 15, 2019 3:07 pmAugust 16, 2019 7:53 am

Fear of the deadly Shigella bacteria has prompted health officials in Riverside County to close off Downey Park and all access to the Santa Ana River Trails and Recreation areas. The order was made under the direction of the Riverside...