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Hype Over Assemblyman Rivas Forcing Vote To Replace Speaker Rendon Growing

May 31, 2022 12:11 pmJune 1, 2022 6:14 am

Hype over an impending vote that would replace current Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) with Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) continues to grow in the Assembly, with the vote coming as soon as later today. The surprising possible shakeup has been...

Governor Newsom Tests Positive For COVID-19

May 31, 2022 2:22 amMay 30, 2022 10:22 pm

During the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19, the first time he has tested positive since the pandemic began in March 2020. In recent weeks, the Governor had increased his personal precautions against COVID-19, including receiving an additional...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Arrested For Driving Under the Influence in Napa County

May 30, 2022 12:13 pmMay 31, 2022 12:11 pm

Paul Pelosi, businessman and the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was charged with driving a vehicle while under the influence outside of Yountville in Napa County during the weekend. According to the California Highway Patrol and...

With Water Cut to Rice Growers, Colusa County Asks for Economic Assistance

May 27, 2022 7:17 amMay 29, 2022 8:24 am

Colusa County in Northern California is the top producer of rice in the Sacramento Valley. Colusa County historically produces more than 150,000 acres of rice in a normal year. But in 2022, Colusa officials say they will only be able...

LA Supervisor Candidate Claims Disparate Treatment in News Article

May 25, 2022 9:50 amMay 25, 2022 10:37 am

Roxanne Hoge is a candidate for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Third District seat, with close to 2 million residents. The Globe spoke with Hoge, an actor, business owner, wife and mother of four, following a news article...

Bill To Punish Social Media Companies For Addictive Features For Minor Users Passes Assembly

May 24, 2022 2:15 amMay 23, 2022 8:41 pm

A bipartisan bill that would punish social media companies for having addictive and harmful features for users under the age of 18 was passed by the Assembly on Monday, moving on to the Senate. Assembly Bill 2408, authored by Assemblyman...

Berkeley Unified School District Bring Back Mask Mandate For Rest of Year

May 23, 2022 4:52 pmMay 23, 2022 4:56 pm

The Berkeley Unified School District brought back indoor mask mandates for students, teachers, and staff on Monday with only two weeks left in the school year due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area. At the...