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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Led by Inflation, Travel Spending Increases in California to Record Highs
The top five travel regions include the Bay Area, Los Angeles Area, San Diego County, Orange County, and Central Coast.
Supporters of Offshore Wind Projects Call for $1 Billion Bond to Upgrade Ports
Assembling those turbine arms, which will be so large they could barely fit in Dodger Stadium, will require hundreds of acres of space.
California Bill Would Strengthen Enforcement Against Businesses in Wage Theft Cases
Supporters say current penalties do not stop employers from continuing to commit workplace violations.
Bill Advances Calling for California to Issue Formal Apology for Slavery
The measure would require a signed document be stored in state archives for public review and a plaque be hung in the Capitol.
Feeling Squeezed? California’s Population Increases for First Time Since 2020
Our numbers swelled thanks in part to foreign migration, which rose more than 26 percent from 2022. Fewer deaths also contributed.
Californians Advised to Think for Themselves, Weigh Risks Before Following Orders
At a San Francisco event, an author and a cardiologist discuss what they saw as government overreach during the pandemic.
Bill Aiming to Inform California Students About Alternatives to Abortion Is Voted Down
The measure would have offered information on pregnancy centers, which do not perform abortions. Democrats on the Education Committee opposed it.
California Lawmakers Kill Bill That Would Ban Using NDAs in Legislative Discussions
The measure was a response to reports that nondisclosure agreements were used in drafting the fast-food minimum wage bill. Those reports were denied.
California Bill Would Allow Candidates to Use Campaign Funds for Personal Security
Staff would also be allowed to install surveillance, hire guards, and more. Critics say politicians who make the state unsafe want to shield themselves.
