Legislature – Page 1059 – California Globe

More Plastic Taxes Coming to a Ballot Near You

December 14, 2021 2:30 amDecember 15, 2021 3:43 pm

In October Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of new laws designed to restrict use of plastic utensils, change recycling labels, limit exports of plastic waste, and even boost individual composting. The message to voters was clear: California will lead...

California’s Wild Weather, Wet or Dry, is Nothing New

December 13, 2021 12:44 pmDecember 14, 2021 6:19 am

For those wondering about the recent heavy rains, going from drought to deluge in a few short months, here’s some data and history to illustrate that it is nothing new, and it has nothing to do with the claims of...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposal to Allow Private Citizens Sue Gun Manufacturers Violates Federal Law

December 13, 2021 2:39 amDecember 14, 2021 6:20 am

In June 2021, the Globe reported that District Judge Roger T. Benitez threw out California’s 32-year ban on assault weapons, while also clarifying the deliberate and incorrect use of the label “assault weapon.” In the case of the AR-15, “AR”...

Would MORE Legislators Better Govern California?

December 13, 2021 2:20 amDecember 15, 2021 3:32 pm

Author’s note – I’m sorry you just spilled – or worse – your coffee or whatever all over your screen when you read the headline. I suggest taking a minute to clean up and then take a deep calming breath...

United States Supreme Court to Consider Intervening in San Diego Schools’ COVID Vaccination Mandate

December 11, 2021 8:12 amDecember 12, 2021 2:26 pm

The family of a Scripps Ranch High School student athlete is suing the San Diego Unified School District for religious discrimination over the districts’ strictest-in-the-nation COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Thomas More Society attorneys filed suit against the school district and its...

GOP, Democratic Senators Co-Sponsor Budget Proposal To Increase Cal Fire Staff

December 11, 2021 2:30 amDecember 10, 2021 8:31 pm

A budget proposal that would increase the number of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) staff in order to help combat wildfires was announced on Friday. According to the proposed legislation, co-authored by a bipartisan group of...

Sacramento Homeless Population Grows While Mayor and Council Wring Their Hands

December 10, 2021 7:32 amDecember 13, 2021 7:34 am

A large homeless encampment of 160 RVs, campers, trailers, vans and cars, was cleared from a North Sacramento industrial area last week. Crews towed RVs, trailers and cars away. GoodDay Sacramento has video, and it’s not pretty. Lining many streets...