Legal – Page 619 – California Globe

Frequently Asked Questions about Libel and Slander in California Political Campaigns

February 17, 2024 2:34 amFebruary 17, 2024 2:35 am

Does California law address the torts of libel and slander in political campaigns? Yes, the California Elections Code has a section of law concerning libel and slander in election campaigns. Where is the applicable law found? It is contained in...

California Teachers Association’s ‘Curriculum’ of Shame

February 16, 2024 12:10 pmFebruary 16, 2024 3:06 pm

The California Teachers Association just made clear—again—it does not give a fig about your child’s education. Indoctrination? Oh yeah. Education? Nahhhh. At its recent “solidarity conference” at the swanky Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, the union’s leaders paraded a...

Governor Newsom’s Early Release of Murderers is Illegal

February 16, 2024 9:53 amFebruary 16, 2024 9:53 am

On December 14, 2023, the California Board of Parole Hearings, which is under Governor Gavin Newsom’s authority, approved parole for child murderer Patrick Goodman. Goodman, a repeat felon, beat his girlfriend’s three-year-old son to death in 2000. The medical examiner...

California Assemblymen Introduce a Legitimate Bill to Solve Homelessness

February 16, 2024 2:55 amFebruary 16, 2024 2:56 am

Two California Assemblymen have introduced a bill to address life beyond homelessness. Assemblymen Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) and Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) announced Assembly Bill 2417 “to expand and improve California’s response to our state’s homelessness crisis. This legislation increases funding flexibility...

Frequently Asked Questions about Governor’s Reorganization Plans

February 16, 2024 2:44 amFebruary 16, 2024 6:58 am

What is the Governor’s reorganization authority? The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to approval by the Legislature, the authority to “assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees.” What is the name of this authority?...

Almonds: The Nut We Love to Hate – A California Grower’s Perspective

February 15, 2024 5:32 pmFebruary 15, 2024 5:32 pm

Hating on almonds is nuts. Let me explain. As a California almond grower, I’m part of the community that produces 80% of the world’s almonds and 100% of the supply for the United States. Despite their clear benefits, almonds have...

Rethinking Tax Policies: The Impact on L.A.’s Real Estate and Financial Sectors

February 15, 2024 2:57 pmFebruary 15, 2024 2:57 pm

In Los Angeles, a city sprawling over 500 square miles and home to 3.85 million people, things are not easy for businesses. Recent events like rising interest rates, growing costs from inflation, and a slowing economy have put the local...