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UC Berkeley Cancels Fall U.S. Senate Debate Over Protest, Safety Concerns

May 11, 2024 2:55 amMay 11, 2024 2:56 am

The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) announced on Friday that they have withdrawn their offer to host a U.S. Senate debate between Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former baseball player Steve Garvey (R) this fall, citing safety concerns...

University of California Now Discriminates Based on Parental Income, Education

May 11, 2024 2:45 amMay 11, 2024 7:53 am

In 1996, Californians voted, 55 to 45 percent, to ban the use of affirmative action in admissions to state schools and in state employment. In 2020, Californians voted to maintain the ban by an even wider margin, 57 to 43...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XXII

May 11, 2024 2:30 amMay 11, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 22 have? This article contains two sections. What does Article 22 relate to? It relates to architectural and engineering services. Can state and local governments contract with private entities for certain services? Section 1 establishes...

BLM Sues Tides Foundation

May 10, 2024 4:04 pmMay 10, 2024 4:04 pm

Can both sides lose a lawsuit? Please? Earlier this week, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) sued the Tides Foundation in Los Angeles superior court. BLMGNF – started in 2017 but it really sprang to prominences in 2020...

Port Of Oakland Votes Unanimously to Change Airport Name, Countersues San Francisco

May 10, 2024 11:56 amMay 10, 2024 11:56 am

The Port of Oakland unanimously voted in favor of changing the name of Oakland’s airport from “Oakland International Airport” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” on Thursday, with the Port later countersuing San Francisco over trademark infringement while San...

CA Public Utilities Commission Passes New Rate Hike Scheme

May 10, 2024 9:01 amMay 10, 2024 11:00 am

California has some of the highest electricity rates in the country. In April 2023 the Globe reported that Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric filed a proposal to create income-based utility billing. The...

Senate Candidate Steve Garvey Denounces Schiff For Accepting Rep. Barbara Lee’s Endorsement

May 10, 2024 6:58 amMay 10, 2024 7:00 am

Former baseball star and current Senate candidate Steve Garvey (R) denounced rival and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) on Thursday for accepting the endorsement of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) earlier in the day, accusing Schiff of wanting to continue her far...