Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore is an avid reader and journalism connoisseur based in California covering finance, politics, the State Capitol, and breaking news for The Epoch Times.
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Meta Threatens to Block News Posts in California If Journalism Bill Becomes Law
The Journalism Preservation Act would generate revenue for out-of-state media companies, the tech giant said.
California Lawmakers Again Propose NDA Ban for Legislative Action
This bill, like the previous one, is in response to reports that discussions of the fast-food wage bill were kept secret. The first bill died in April.
California’s Tax Collections in May Far Exceeded Expectations
Analysts aren’t celebrating the revenue bump because they say it could simply be June payments showing up early.
California Bill Would Speed Up Conversions of Office Buildings to Housing Units
With commercial vacancy rates up, lawmakers see a way to add housing while preserving downtown property values.
California Cannabis Sales, Tax Revenue Fall for 3rd Straight Quarter as Industry Struggles
Critics blame the Golden State’s high taxes and point to low-tax states like Michigan, where the cannabis industry is growing.
Sacramento Residents Transform Parks Affected by Crime, Homelessness With Disc Golf
A report from the city confirms that calls related to crime and disturbances decreased by more than 50 percent at a park.
University of California Sues Union Backing Campus Strikes
The strikes were a response to the UC crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, but UC leaders say they violate labor agreements.
California Bill to Allow Illegal Immigrants Access to Home Down Payment Assistance Passes Assembly
The bill’s author said the ’social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone.' Opponents would prefer spending on U.S. citizens.
California’s Sites Reservoir One Step Closer to Reality After Project Clears Legal Hurdle
The reservoir northwest of Sacramento, long a priority for Gov. Newsom, will be the largest one constructed in about 50 years.
California Lawmakers Considering Asking Voters to Approve $60.5 Billion in Bond Proposals
Two measures address climate change and two would fund school upgrades, but getting them on the November ballot won’t be easy.
