Legal – Page 538 – 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...

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...

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...

Administrative Regulations by the State Personnel Board

November 16, 2022 11:47 amNovember 16, 2022 11:49 am

In the California Government Code, there are administrative regulations that are adopted by the State Personnel Board (SPB). Government Code Section 18210 sets forth a legislative finding and declaration that the purpose of this chapter is to establish basic minimum...

SF Security Officer Files Federal Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices Charges Against SEIU Union

November 16, 2022 7:22 am

Thomas Ross, a San Francisco-based security officer employed by Allied Universal, has filed charges against Service Employees International Union (SEIU) officials and his employer for forcing him to join and financially support the union after he told both parties his...

San Diego City Council Passes Styrofoam Container Ban

November 16, 2022 2:29 amNovember 15, 2022 8:50 pm

The San Diego City Council passed an ordinance banning all single-use polystyrene foam containers (styrofoam), utensils, and other products on Tuesday over environmental concerns, with the ban going into effect in April 2023. San Diego originally voted for a ban...