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California’s EDD – Same As It Ever Was

September 26, 2022 6:56 amSeptember 27, 2022 2:17 pm

This article has been updated to explain a correction. “In response to pandemic problems, EDD unveils massive reform initiative.” A headline that anyone has seen? Nope. A headline that should have been seen? Yup. A headline Governor Newsom and the legislature...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Slew of Marijuana Bills

September 21, 2022 5:41 pmSeptember 22, 2022 8:28 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of legislation this week intended to insure easy access to marijuana and guarantee that past use is not held against anybody. Ten bills were signed in all, including the law —just covered by...

CA Gov. Newsom Challenges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a Debate Over ‘Kidnapping Illegal Immigrants’

September 20, 2022 3:15 amSeptember 19, 2022 8:49 pm

Fresh from accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of “kidnapping” illegal immigrants because he had them transported to the liberal shores of Martha’s Vineyard California Governor Gavin Newsom has challenged DeSantis to a debate. DeSantis’s campaign spokesman seemed to pooh pooh...

Editorial: Rob Bonta Is Right About Amazon

September 18, 2022 2:31 amSeptember 19, 2022 10:58 am

The California Globe has not found much opportunity to praise elected California Democrats. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is right to sue Amazon for its anti-competitive, unfair, and just plain piggish policies. Conservatives ought to join liberals who are finally...

Trust Science: Veto Bill to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides

September 12, 2022 12:13 pmSeptember 12, 2022 12:30 pm

Imagine if Congress – instead of the Centers for Disease Control – had been able to determine public health policy during the pandemic. What a terrifying scenario. Beginning January 1, 2024, Assembly Bill 2146 by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) would prohibit a person...

After Denying Learning Loss, UTLA Opposes Teaching Days to Catch Kids Up

September 8, 2022 7:32 amSeptember 8, 2022 7:54 am

As the school year begins, California’s schools are in dire shape. According to the most recent statewide Smarter Balanced assessments, more than 60 percent of third graders are reading below their grade level. Across all grade levels, roughly half of...

Lawmakers Just Passed Two Bills to Punish Physicians and Curtail Free Speech

September 2, 2022 9:29 amSeptember 3, 2022 8:29 am

Did the headline get your attention? It should. The two bills will punish non-compliant physicians and curtail free speech. The Globe has covered these bills this year, but they demand additional attention. AB 2098 by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), will punish physicians and...