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California Becomes Drought-Free For The First Time Since 2020

November 9, 2023 5:26 pmNovember 9, 2023 5:26 pm

According to new data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor this week, the entire state of California is officially drought-free for the first time since 2020. Since the late 2010’s, California has had megadrought conditions across the state resulting in water...

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement To End 118-Day-Long Strike

November 9, 2023 12:19 pmNovember 9, 2023 12:19 pm

The 2023 Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television (SAG-AFTRA) strike ended at Midnight on Thursday following both the guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reaching a new agreement. The SAG-AFTRA strike, which started on July...

Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

Joe From Texas Knows How to Take Back America for the People

November 9, 2023 3:15 amNovember 9, 2023 5:06 pm

“Joe From Texas,” Joe Penland grew up in Texas in a family with limited financial means. His father had a stroke and eventually passed away when Joe was in middle school. His mother took in laundry and ironing, and Joe...

LA Pays $1.8 Million to Garcetti Aide Victim

November 9, 2023 2:56 amNovember 9, 2023 2:57 am

Wednesday, the Los Angeles City council approved a $1.8 million settlement payment to the LAPD officer former Mayor Garcetti’s political fixer Rick Jacobs sexually harassed while the mayor sat by and did nothing. Jacobs repeatedly and explicitly harassed Mathew Garza...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

November 9, 2023 2:45 amNovember 9, 2023 2:46 am

Since our last recap by the Globe in October, the 2024 U.S. Senate Race in California has taken several new twists and turns. Candidates coming in, others saying they aren’t running, gradually shifting polls and the quickly approaching December entrance...

Gov. Newsom Announces $156.4 Million Project Homekey Expansion

November 9, 2023 2:30 amNovember 9, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that Project Homekey will be expanding once again, sending a total of $156.4 million in grants to six counties across California. According to Newsom and a parallel announcement by the California Department of Housing...