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ADA Diana Teran Booked, Los Angeles DA Gascon Faces Another Complaint

April 28, 2024 8:04 pmApril 28, 2024 8:04 pm

The past few weeks have not been good for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. One of his top deputies, Assistant District Attorney Diana Teran, was arrested and charged with 11 felonies by the state Attorney General’s Office and...

Should Interpretive Guidance Be Included in California Legislation?

April 28, 2024 2:30 amApril 28, 2024 2:31 am

General statements of legislative intent may or may not be helpful. Why? First, they are of limited value to the courts. For example, a recent California appellate court decision stated: “Legislative findings and statements of purpose in a statute’s preamble...

Judge Upholds AG Bonta’s Disgraceful Ballot Title Banning Child Sex Changes

April 27, 2024 8:28 amApril 27, 2024 8:28 am

Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto, appointed by former Gov. Jerry Brown, tentatively upheld California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s renaming of the proposed ballot initiative “the “Protect Kids of California Act of 2024,” to “Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth.” The...

Legislative Intent Does Not Equate to a Mandate

April 27, 2024 2:30 amApril 27, 2024 2:31 am

I am not sure if it is because of the budget situation and a desire to reduce costs for a bill, or a misunderstanding about intent versus statutory language, but those involved in the California Legislature and its legislative process...

Reedley ‘Lab’ Prompts Legislation

April 26, 2024 4:48 pmApril 26, 2024 4:48 pm

Sometimes, a near tragedy can lead to some good. This week, Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) introduced a bill that will simplify communication between government agencies, create a “single point of contact” when a skectchy lab is discovered, and have companies...

Commemorating Gov. Newsom’s ‘Bold Leadership’ with California Innovation Coin Contest

April 26, 2024 2:07 pmApril 26, 2024 2:07 pm

Editor’s Note: The Globe received this letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and wants our readers to enjoy it as well. Dear Gov. Newsom, I would like to humbly submit the entries below for the California Innovation Coin Contest. Under your...

USC Cancels Graduation

April 26, 2024 8:31 amApril 26, 2024 8:31 am

No throwing of mortarboards. No tedious speeches. No waiting for an eternity if your name starts with a “W.” And no need to worry if the 17 Advil you took to deal with your crushing hangover while sitting in the...