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How to Save California’s Forests

October 20, 2020 2:13 amOctober 19, 2020 9:11 pm

For about twenty million years, California’s forests endured countless droughts, some lasting over a century. Natural fires, started by lightning and very frequent in the Sierras, were essential to keep forest ecosystems healthy. In Yosemite, for example, meadows used to...

CA Assemblymen Kiley and Gallagher Court Hearing on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘One-Man Rule’

October 19, 2020 1:04 pmOctober 19, 2020 3:13 pm

California Assemblymen Kevin Kiley and James Gallagher are suing to stop California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “one man rule.” Kiley and Gallagher filed their most recent Trial Brief, and Gov. Gavin Newsom filed his. The trial will take place Wednesday, October...

440,000 ‘Questionable’ Ballots Mailed Out in California’s Election

October 19, 2020 7:05 amOctober 20, 2020 12:32 pm

In May, California Globe warned 458,000 dead persons could be mailed ballots if the state moved to an all-mail in November 2020 election. This warning was based on a report by the Election Integrity Project. And then Gov. Gavin Newsom...

Attention Employers: What You Need to Know About Election Day

October 19, 2020 2:29 amOctober 19, 2020 7:31 pm

Under California law, employers and employees have rights and obligations related to election day. California’s General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. These provisions of law are found in the California Elections Code as set forth below: If...

Drafting a Bill to Regulate a Profession

October 17, 2020 7:52 amOctober 17, 2020 1:28 pm

On occasion, the bill drafter will need to create a new regulatory scheme as legislators intend to regulate a profession or occupation that has not previously been subject to regulation. As a general rule, the intent of regulating a profession...

Drafting a Bill’s Title

October 16, 2020 2:25 amOctober 16, 2020 6:08 am

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 9 of the California Constitution, there is a requirement for each bill to have a title. The constitutional provision states: “A statute shall embrace but one subject, which shall be expressed in its title. If...

‘Ballot Harvesting’ 2020 Has CA Democrats At Odds With Republican Voter Drop Boxes

October 15, 2020 3:51 pmOctober 15, 2020 3:51 pm

With health safety concerns at polling stations due to the coronavirus, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order stating all ballots will be mailed for the Nov. 3 election to all registered voters. California Globe reported over 458,000 California registrants who...