Articles – Page 1597 – California Globe

Obama Admin DHS Whistleblower Found Shot To Death In California

February 23, 2020 7:56 amJuly 9, 2020 9:24 am

The whistleblower from the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama Administration was found dead near his vehicle outside of Sacramento Friday morning. Authorities found 66-year old Philip Haney dead by a single gunshot wound. Haney was known for exposing...

2020 March Primary Preview: 48th Congressional District

February 22, 2020 9:51 am

The 48th Congressional District: Riding along the Orange County coast from Long Beach to about Dana Point, the 48th sits in upscale seaside suburbia. It’s one of the richest Congressional districts in the state, with a median income sitting at...

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

California Files Suit Against Trump Administration Over Central Valley Water Diversions

February 21, 2020 5:31 pmFebruary 23, 2020 4:33 pm

Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump signed law changes in Bakersfield to divert more water for farmers and ranchers in the Central Valley, the state of California responded by suing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to stop it....

Veterans Driver’s License Designation Would Be Free Under New Law

February 21, 2020 1:58 pmFebruary 21, 2020 4:06 pm

A bill that would waive the fee for all military veterans to have a “veterans” designation added to their driver’s license or state identification was introduced to the Assembly on Thursday. A third time around for Obernolte’s veterans bill Assembly...

CalPERS Fails to Answer Rep. Jim Banks’ Questions Regarding CIO’s Ties to China

February 21, 2020 9:31 amFebruary 21, 2020 9:55 am

California Globe reported last week Rep. Jim Banks (R-IND) sent California Governor Gavin Newsom a letter calling for the investigation of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Chief Investment Officer Yu Ben Meng, the largest public pension fund in the...

Role of Leadership Staff in the Lawmaking Process

February 21, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 20, 2020 8:47 pm

There are four legislative leaders representing the two political parties in the two houses of the California Legislature. These four individuals are elected by the members of their respective caucuses. In addition, for the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro...

2020 March Primary Preview: 8th Congressional District

February 21, 2020 2:03 amFebruary 21, 2020 4:14 pm

The 8th Congressional District: Stretching from just across the Nevada border near Carson City down to just outside the Los Angeles area and across to Arizona in a huge triangle, the 8th Congressional district is one of the largest in...