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Gov. Newsom Cancels Plan for Competing Reform Prop. 47 Crime Measure on Nov. Ballot

July 2, 2024 10:14 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:23 am

“Gov. Gavin Newsom is scrapping his plan to put another crime question on the California ballot, three sources involved in the effort confirmed Tuesday night,” KCRA Capitol Correspondent Ashley Zavala reported Tuesday evening. This news comes at an interesting time...

Democrats’ Illegal Immigration and Border Policies Harms the San Joaquin Valley Directly

July 2, 2024 2:30 pmJuly 2, 2024 2:31 pm

When Vince Fong entered the race for CA-20 in December 2023, I called it a “mob of candidates.” I also said his candidacy’s last-minute legal confusion showed “the bid was not planned or thought out to serve the voters, it...

USC Professor Cleared… And, Yes, Hamas Are Murderers

July 2, 2024 11:00 amJuly 2, 2024 11:01 am

Over the past few years there have been a plethora of stories about the speech police on college campuses. But it appears at USC, at least, being able to express your opinion is okay – for now. Economics Professor John...

Homeless Account for 12% of Fire Calls in Los Angeles

July 2, 2024 10:00 amJuly 2, 2024 10:01 am

In a typical day in the city of Los Angeles, the fire department will go on about 1,500 calls for service. That’s fires, medical issues, cats in trees and everything else. Also on a typical day, the city’s homeless population...

It’s Time to Vote Out the Hate, Vote Out the Division and Save Our Nation

July 2, 2024 9:00 amJuly 2, 2024 9:01 am

Our Nation at risk. Every day I see our country, once known as the strongest nation on earth, fall further into the depths of despair. We have watched a sitting POTUS open our borders, ignore the needs of US citizens...

California Democrats ‘Leading’ Through Fraud, Deceit, Divisiveness, and Election Interference

July 2, 2024 2:55 amJuly 2, 2024 10:20 pm

When California’s Governor and legislative leaders are forced to deceive the populace, and wave rules to get what they want, they no longer lead. The Globe has had discussions with several Senior Capitol staffers about some of the recent machinations...

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifts and Honoraria and California Legislators

July 2, 2024 2:30 amJuly 2, 2024 2:31 am

What does the state Constitution say about gifts and honoraria for legislators? The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 5, prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being made to state legislators. Government Code Title 9 (Political Reform), Chapter...