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Eight Bills Introduced to Assembly that Go After Housing Development Fees

February 26, 2020 2:15 amFebruary 25, 2020 5:29 pm

On Monday, five Assemblymen brought forward eight related housing bills that target development and impact fees. Eight housing fee bills in the Assembly Assembly members Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), David Chiu (D-San Francisco), Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), Todd Gloria (D-San Diego), and...

As AG Becerra Seeks Federal Recognition of Consumer Privacy Law, Companies Ask for Relief

February 26, 2020 2:11 amFebruary 25, 2020 5:15 pm

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is hopeful lawmakers in Congress will craft a version of the state’s sweeping consumer data protection law, despite objections and requests for clarity from a number of advocacy groups who work on behalf of...

Powerful Public Sector Unions, Public Safety Compensation, and Actual Public Safety

February 25, 2020 6:45 pmFebruary 25, 2020 7:27 pm

Public sector unions are by far the most powerful special interest in California. And they are united in their goal to pay themselves as much or more than public agencies can afford, which shields unionized public servants from the worst...

O.C. Sup Michelle Steel Wants to Take Orange County Back for California’s Congressional Republicans

February 25, 2020 3:27 pmFebruary 25, 2020 4:21 pm

“After November 3rd I can sleep,” said Michelle Park Steel, discussing her current campaign for Congress. “It’s so busy, but we have raised $1.75 million since May!” In a California Globe interview, Steel said she just held a fundraiser with...

California Globe Interview with Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian

February 25, 2020 6:46 amFebruary 25, 2020 6:47 am

For almost a year, Ara Najarian has been the Mayor of Glendale. A City Councilman since 2005 and a former member of numerous commissions around Southern California and Glendale, Mayor Najarian is ending his fourth one-year term soon thanks to...

Governor Newsom Suggests ‘Doctor Prescribed Housing’ for Mental Health Patients

February 24, 2020 4:21 pm

During the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom Tweeted about having doctors able to prescribe housing for mental health issues as part of his proposed $695 ‘holistic healthcare program’. Prescribing housing In several Tweets, the Governor pointed out that access to healthcare...

Three Republicans Vow To Fight Off Unions’ Attempt to Takeover Freelancers and Independent Contractors as Primaries Near In California

February 24, 2020 3:45 pmFebruary 24, 2020 3:49 pm

As the March primaries near, three veteran Republicans came out to an informal meet and greet over the weekend in Riverside County. Chairman of the Riverside County Republican Party, Jonathon Ingram brought together, former Congressman Darrel Issa, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez,...