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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Facing California’s Big Deficit, Newsom Proposes Billions in Cuts in Revised Budget
State operations will be sliced about 8 percent and 10,000 unfilled positions will be eliminated. No new taxes are proposed.
California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers
For most households, the charge will rise from about $10 to $24. One official says the hike will ‘help propel us toward our decarbonization goals.’
Newsom’s Budget Redo Will Tell Us What’s Getting Cut, Who’s Getting Taxed in California
The revision to be released on Friday should offer more insight into the ’tough choices’ made to tame the state’s financial woes.
California Lawmakers Again Try to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
Gov. Newsom vetoed last year’s attempt, but state Sen. Portantino says if New York and New Jersey offer the benefits, California should too.
San Francisco Nonprofit Accused of Billing City $105,000 for Work That Was Never Done
The Providence Foundation allegedly submitted bogus invoices for work at a homeless shelter. The city attorney calls it ‘willful misconduct.’
Water Rate Legislation Could Conflict with California’s Constitution
One Assembly bill would let water districts charge big users higher rates, but that might face legal challenges.
Oakland Restaurants Boost Security, but Thieves Won’t Back Off
‘They’ll break into cars in broad daylight with the police in the lot,’ says one employee.
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.
