Governor – Page 880 – California Globe

State’s Inventory of Real Property

November 19, 2022 5:23 pmNovember 19, 2022 5:27 pm

Pursuant to Government Code Section 11011.15, the Department of General Services (DGS) is required to maintain a complete and accurate statewide inventory of all real property held by the state and categorize that inventory by agency and geographical location. The...

Suspect Who Mowed Down 25 Sheriff’s Dept. Recruits Released Without Bail

November 18, 2022 4:52 pmNovember 22, 2022 6:42 am

The horrific story of the 25 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits mowed down by a driver on Wednesday just got worse. After police arrested Nicholas Gutierrez for attempted murder, they let him walk… without bail. The wrong-way driver is accused...

Standard Sections in the California Budget Bill

November 18, 2022 3:38 pmNovember 18, 2022 3:40 pm

For those who have reviewed all of the provisions of California’s annual Budget Bill, you will notice several control sections that appear in the content of that bill. The Department of Finance (DOF) provides an explanation of these major sections....

California Water Facts for Legislators

November 18, 2022 9:04 amNovember 18, 2022 3:35 pm

Everyone in California agrees that water policies need to adapt to changing times. There is even growing agreement that enforcing draconian reductions to farm water allocations (which will eliminate all but the most powerful corporate agribusinesses) and outlawing household outdoor...

Rainbow Clubs, Checking Privilege, Pronoun Pins, and Christmas Isn’t for Everyone

November 18, 2022 2:50 amNovember 18, 2022 6:53 am

Note – This is the first in what will be an occasional series entitled “Hidden in Plain Site” in which we shall look at various and sundry government websites to see what they really thinking. It is a given that...

California’s Questionable Swing from Budget Surplus to Budget Deficit in One Year

November 17, 2022 2:53 pmNovember 18, 2022 3:36 pm

Exactly one year ago the Globe reported, “California will have a $31 billion surplus next year,” according to the 2022-2023 California state budget Fiscal Outlook report compiled by the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The tide completely turned in one year. Wednesday,...

What Is the Difference Between GO and Revenue Bonds?

November 17, 2022 12:59 pmNovember 17, 2022 1:02 pm

For those involved in California legislation, you might have heard about “G.O. bonds” and “revenue bonds.” What is the difference between the two types of bond measures? First, G.O. stands for general obligation. Second, California’s Department of Finance (DOF) defines...