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Octopus Farming Ban Introduced In California Assembly

February 22, 2024 11:56 amFebruary 22, 2024 11:58 am

A bill that would both ban octopus farming in California and ban farmed octopus from being imported into the state was introduced in the Assembly on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 3162, authored by Assemblyman Steve Bennett (D-Ojai), would specifically prohibit a...

Bill to Require an Armed Officer In Every School Introduced In Assembly

February 22, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 9, 2025 6:57 am

A bill to require all public schools in California to have at least one armed school resource officer (SRO) was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 3038, authored by Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Riverside), would specifically require a public...

Bill to End Unconditional Pet Bans In Rental Units Introduced In The Assembly

February 21, 2024 5:03 pmFebruary 21, 2024 5:03 pm

A bill to end all unconditional pet bans in rental units in California was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. The bill would also require reasonable reasons for not allowing pets in a rental unit. Assembly Bill 2216, authored by...

No Clear Winner in California’s Third And Final U.S. Senate Debate

February 21, 2024 12:53 pmFebruary 21, 2024 12:53 pm

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and former Major League Baseball Star Steve Garvey (R) met on the stage for a debate for the third time in the U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, at...

OPINION: Schiff the Dangerous Demagogue

February 21, 2024 7:00 amFebruary 21, 2024 7:00 am

Adam Schiff’s political career has been that of a relentless opportunist demagogue with a mindless disregard of the of the potential consequences. That was well illustrated during the first California US Senate debate, held January 22nd hosted by Fox 11...

California Budget Deficit Balloons To $73 Billion According to Legislative Analyst

February 20, 2024 6:43 pmFebruary 20, 2024 6:43 pm

According to a new updated revenue forecast report released by the Legislative Analyst’s Office on Tuesday, California’s budget deficit for the 2024-2025 year was increased from the previously estimates of $58 billion and $68 billion to $73 billion. California’s state...

Fast Food Franchise Owners Speak Out Against $20 Minimum Wage

February 20, 2024 2:40 amFebruary 20, 2024 2:41 am

As AB 1228’s start date to give $20 an hour to fast food employees nears, multiple franchise owners reached out to the Globe and said what the fast food landscape in California will look like in the near future. Following...