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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California Democrats Kill Bill That Aimed to Criminalize Using Children to Steal
The bill called for charges against adults who coerce or employ children to commit theft. Assembly committee members said it could be used against a hungry mom.
California Highway Patrol Teams Up With Bakersfield to Tackle Crime
With Kern County crime rates higher than state averages, the CHP will assist, especially on auto and retail theft.
Prop. 47 Reduced California’s Prison Population, But at What Cost?
At a panel discussion, defenders of the 2014 ballot measure say it ‘directly addressed the root causes.’ Opponents see a retail theft crisis.
California Committee Dismisses Bill to Block Fixed Rate Utility Charge Based on Income
The bill sought to set a cap of $10 for monthly fixed charges, in contrast to the PUC’s plan to have tiered fixed rates.
Newsom, Lawmakers Announce Bill in Response to Arizona’s Abortion Ban
The measure would let Arizona doctors operate in California until Nov. 30, assuming Arizona voters will approve an abortion measure on their ballot.
Bipartisan Pet Protection Bills Advance in California Legislature
One bill requires shelters to publish the number of animals scheduled for euthanasia and kennel space available.
Business Advocates Argue California’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill Is Overbroad
The groups said the bill ignores existing labor laws and would impact the ability of some offices to operate efficiently.
Thousands Gather at California’s Capitol for the 4th Annual March for Life Rally
‘There’s a really big pro-life movement here in California,’ a participant said. ‘And just because the state is overtly blue doesn’t mean that we aren’t here.’
California Committee Forces ‘Hostile’ Amendments on Bipartisan Child Sex Solicitation Bill
‘I am not willing to amend the language,’ the bill author said. ‘I’m not willing to look these victims in the face and tell them their stories don’t matter.’
California Bill Would Create Genealogy Office to Determine Reparations Eligibility
Establishing the office was among the recommendations released last year by the state’s reparations task force.
