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Bill To Require Driverless Trucks To Have A Driver in the Vehicle Passes Senate In 36-2 Vote

September 12, 2023 1:08 pmSeptember 12, 2023 1:08 pm

A bill to require driverless trucks to have a driver in the vehicle passed the Senate in a 36-2 vote on Wednesday, moving to the Governor’s desk for either his signature or veto. Assembly Bill 316, authored by Assemblywoman Cecilia...

California Unions and Fast Food Companies Compromise On $20 Minimum Wage

September 12, 2023 2:45 amSeptember 12, 2023 6:20 am

Fast food companies and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) reached an agreement on Monday for a $20 fast food minimum wage that local governments could not increase until the agreement ends at the end of the decade. For the...

New Poll Finds 59% Of Californians Outright Oppose Cash Reparation Payments

September 11, 2023 4:55 pmSeptember 11, 2023 4:55 pm

According to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released during the weekend, 59% of all Californians oppose cash reparations payments, with only 28% in favor of them, slowing the momentum for any possible legislation for a...

COVID Satire Stings Like a Needle

September 11, 2023 3:13 pmSeptember 11, 2023 3:13 pm

So there’s this: “We’re exhausted by the right-wing echo chamber that has been perpetuating misinformation around the vaccine and its efficacy and safety. We’re exhausted by the politicalization of this pandemic, and that includes mask-wearing that has been equated to...

5th Circuit Blocks Biden Admin, FBI, CDC From Censoring Speech, Violating First Amendment

September 11, 2023 2:46 pmSeptember 11, 2023 3:00 pm

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals just announced a major win for the First Amendment in the United States. In State of Missouri, et al., v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth...

Rep. Barbara Lee Chastises Gov. Newsom over Decision to Choose A ‘Caretaker Senator’ for Feinstein Seat

September 11, 2023 11:49 amSeptember 11, 2023 11:57 am

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) chastised Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday over his decision to pick a caretaker Senator rather an existing candidate should Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) retire early, prompting many of Lee’s opponents and allies to fire back. Since...

The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands

September 10, 2023 1:13 pmSeptember 10, 2023 1:13 pm

Since the last report by the Globe in August, the 2024 U.S. Senate race in California for Senator Feinstein’s seat has slowed down some. However, the last month did bring a few new changes and, as what is now a...