Legal – Page 28 – California Globe

Ringside: Can Oil Industry Lawsuits Compel Rational Energy Policy?

May 7, 2026 7:00 amMay 7, 2026 7:01 am

When asked in a recent interview why California has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, Jodie Muller, the President of the Western States Petroleum Association, began by stating the following: “You can’t point a finger at one particular person, because,...

Seniors Pay the Price as Rideshare Costs Climb

May 7, 2026 6:00 amMay 7, 2026 6:01 am

For many seniors, rideshares are key to unlocking independence. They provide a way to get to doctor’s appointments, pick up prescriptions and attend a grandchild’s birthday party. They help seniors stay connected to their communities and maintain a sense of...

Law Enforcement and WC Compensation

May 7, 2026 2:30 amMay 7, 2026 2:31 am

Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Labor Code deals with city police and firemen, sheriffs, and others in compensation scheduled. Section 4850 provides that, whenever any person who is employed on a regular,...

New California Bill Would Let Deported Professors Keep Teaching under ‘Catastrophic Leave?’

May 6, 2026 3:58 pmMay 6, 2026 4:01 pm

A new bill introduced in February 2026 from California Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-Los Angeles) would let illegal immigrant community college professors who get deported, continue to teach students remotely. From the “you can’t make this $@*! up file, Assembly Bill...

SB 237: Is it Having its Expected Impact on Gasoline Supplies?

May 6, 2026 3:04 pmMay 6, 2026 3:04 pm

by Professor James Rector, Professor Michael Mische, and Joseph Silvi After signing Senate Bill 237 in September 2025, Governor Newsom said of the bill: “we’re stabilizing the state’s gasoline supply to avert severe price spikes at the pump.” The key...

Public Testimony and the Suspense Files

May 6, 2026 2:00 pmMay 6, 2026 2:01 pm

With the 2026 Suspense Files being considered on May 14, several colleagues have asked about public testimony on these items. When I first began lobbying, legislators presented their bills regardless of whether the measures were slated for the Suspense Files....

Service Members Deserve the Right to Protect Themselves on Base

May 6, 2026 1:00 pmMay 6, 2026 1:01 pm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a big step toward restoring common sense this month. Armed service members can now apply to carry their private guns while off duty on base with the help of a memorandum called “Non-Official Personal...