Articles – Page 838 – California Globe

Ringside: The Potential of Waste-to-Energy in California

April 17, 2024 2:45 amApril 17, 2024 2:46 am

When searching for new sources of renewable energy in California, harvesting the waste streams from our cities, farms, and forests is a logical option. But how much waste do these sources produce each year, and how much energy would they...

Frequently Asked Questions about OAL’s Disapproval Process for Regulations

April 17, 2024 2:30 amApril 17, 2024 2:31 am

Is OAL required to review regulations? Yes, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) is charged with reviewing all proposed regulations by California’s executive branch administrative agencies and departments. Where is this requirement on OAL found in the law? This review...

California’s Senate Democrats Reject Bill to Make Purchasing a Child for Sex a Felony

April 16, 2024 6:32 pmApril 16, 2024 6:42 pm

You read that headline right. California State Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored Senate Bill 1414 – a bipartisan measure to strengthen protections for minor victims by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in or engaging in any form...

California Shows First Population Gain Since 2020

April 16, 2024 1:43 pmApril 16, 2024 1:43 pm

Chief Demographer of California Walter Schwarm announced on Monday that the population of California will rebound for the first time since 2020. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, California’s population that year was at roughly 39.5 million. However, due in part...

From Sheriff to Governor: Riverside Sheriff Mulling Run

April 16, 2024 12:53 pmApril 16, 2024 12:55 pm

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is reportedly thinking about the governor’s office. Bianco, a lifelong law enforcer, was first elected Riverside County’s sheriff in 2018 – he was re-elected to the job in 2022 with nearly two-thirds of the vote....

The Greenberg Brief: What To Expect With Progressive Pamela Price Recall

April 16, 2024 12:11 pmApril 16, 2024 12:41 pm

Congratulations are in order. The highest of high fives should be given to the organizers, volunteers and team behind the signature gathering effort triggering a recall of so-called “Progressive” District Attorney Pamela Price. Word of this phase of success came...

Offshore Wind Energy: The Cost and Economic Impacts Part 1

April 16, 2024 9:00 amApril 16, 2024 9:01 am

I have been studying the economic effects of Offshore Wind Energy and Renewable Energy over the past year. Contrary to what wind developers, many politicians, and news outlets would have us believe, it is clear that Wind Energy, especially Offshore...