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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Gov. Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Camps Deemed Unsafe
Encampments on state property that pose an imminent threat to public safety will be removed. At other camps, a notice to vacate will be posted.
To Join California’s Top 1 Percent, a Household Must Earn More Than $1 Million per Year
The seven-figure threshold for reaching the top 1 percent holds true in five states. In West Virginia, it takes less than $500,000.
California Tackles Budget Deficit by Making Every Agency Cut Spending by 8 Percent
People won’t see their income tax rise, but businesses will be asked to pay more. No state government layoffs are expected.
After High Court Ruling, San Francisco Prepares to Clear Homeless Camps
Mayor London Breed said the goal is ’to bring people indoors.' Officials are working with the city attorney to craft policies.
‘She Needs Us More Than Ever’: San Francisco Rally Backs Kamala Harris for President
Hundreds of residents and supporters gather at the Civic Center to cheer on the vice president, who was once a San Francisco district attorney.
California Officials React to Biden Exiting Race, Endorsing VP Harris
Democrat leaders thank President Biden for his service, and many echo his support for Ms. Harris to take the top spot on the ticket.
Bay Area Nonprofit’s Path to Public Safety: Painting Murals and Picking Up Trash
Oakland group employs the homeless and ex-criminals to battle neighborhood deterioration. One worker says it’s ’teaching us motivation.'
Thousands of Illegal Cannabis Plants Eradicated in California State Parks
The crackdown targeted a park in Antelope Valley northeast of LA and a historic park in the Central Valley. Firearms were seized at each site.
Manager of Illegal Cannabis Operation in Northern California Gets 10 Years in Prison
The operation was in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. As counties have cracked down on illegal marijuana, more growers have moved to public lands.
Newsom Vetoes Homeless Program Transparency Bill, Calling it Redundant
The governor said requirements calling for more transparency and reporting by these housing programs were already included in the state’s 2024–25 budget.