Media – Page 37 – California Globe

The Ludicrous Spectacle of Luigi: The Musical

May 13, 2025 6:38 amMay 13, 2025 6:38 am

The announcement of Luigi: The Musical, set to premiere June 13, 2025, at San Francisco’s Taylor Street Theater, has ignited fierce criticism for its crass, obvious exploitation of a still-fresh tragedy. This 60-minute “comedic” production, staged at a 49-seat venue,...

Protecting Female Civil Liberties: It’s Non-Negotiable

May 13, 2025 3:30 amMay 13, 2025 3:31 am

The debate surrounding biological males competing in female sports and accessing women’s facilities is not merely about inclusivity—it is about the fundamental protection of female autonomy, dignity, and safety. While inclusivity should be encouraged in society, it must not come...

Gov. Newsom Smears USC Professor Mische for Reporting CA is Facing $8.43/gallon Gas as Refineries Close

May 12, 2025 4:25 pmMay 12, 2025 4:25 pm

Last week the Globe reported that California gas prices could escalate 75% to $8.43 per gallon in 2026 due to the pending shutdowns of two major in-state refineries, according to USC Professor Michael Mische. “California can ill afford the loss...

Rebuilding the First Pillar: Get Government Out of the Way

May 12, 2025 9:00 amMay 12, 2025 9:01 am

This is the second installment in our series on fixing California’s insurance system. The first outlined the five pillars that once supported a thriving market. Today, we focus on the most maligned and misunderstood pillar of all: Insurance Companies. Insurance...

California Facing $8.43/gallon Gas – a 75% Increase – as Refineries Close

May 6, 2025 3:10 pmMay 8, 2025 6:52 am

“California can ill afford the loss of one refinery, let alone two,” says USC Professor Michael Mische in a new report warning of an impending gas crisis this summer. “In 1982, California satisfied 62% of its petroleum needs from in-state...

Greenberg: Reopening Alcatraz is a Bold Vision for Justice, Despite Challenges

May 5, 2025 9:32 amMay 5, 2025 9:32 am

The proposal by President Donald Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison has understandably ignited fierce debate. Naysayers and local politicians are quick to dismiss it as impractical while supporters are hailing it as a daring move to reflect...

If Activist Trustees Won’t Tell the Truth, the Students Will

May 5, 2025 7:00 amMay 5, 2025 7:30 am

By Rebecca Friedrichs and Roger Ruvolo The way unions and their activists stack school board meetings, it’s a wonder that Nathan, a San Juan Hills High School senior, could get up at a Capistrano Unified School District board meeting April...