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HOA fees skyrocketing? A California bill could cap them, but Democrats are divided
Some Democrats are divided over a bill that would cap how much homeowners associations can raise fees each year.
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Democrat Ma and Republican Romero in a close race for lieutenant governor
The race for California's second-highest political office features a competitive slate of Democratic candidates, from Treasurer Fiona Ma to Newsom administration official Josh Fryday and the former mayor of Stockton.
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Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative
While GOP lawmakers try to convince moderates that a voter ID requirement is a "common sense" idea, they continue to push President Donald Trump's debunked fraud narrative.
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California legislators kill new spending programs and blame Trump for funding cuts
Down the hall from where Gov. Gavin Newsom bragged about his balanced two-year budget proposal, California lawmakers went on a rapid-fire spree culling their colleagues’ pricey proposals.
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Estos son los candidatos a vicegobernador de California: ‘Un trabajo sobre nada’
Cinco candidatos principales, entre ellos la tesorera estatal Fiona Ma y el ex alcalde de Stockton, Michael Tubbs, compiten por el puesto, notoriamente decepcionante, de vicegobernador.
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Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’
Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor.
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La iniciativa de identificación de votantes califica para las elecciones de noviembre en California
En California, votar es fácil gracias al voto por correo y al registro en el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV). Una próxima votación propone nuevos requisitos de identificación para los votantes, obligando a demostrar su ciudadanía antes de emitir su voto.
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GOP initiative to strengthen voter ID requirements qualifies for November ballot
California makes it easy to vote, with mail-in ballots and registration at the DMV. An upcoming ballot measure would add new voter ID requirements compelling people to prove their citizenship before they cast a ballot.
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California Republicans are caught between Trump loyalty and winning swing districts
California Republicans embrace Trump at their convention while candidates in competitive races keep him at arm's length to win over voters.
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Papel divisivo de Trump en la política californiana queda en evidencia en los respaldos electorales del Partido Republicano
Los republicanos de California se reúnen en San Diego para su convención anual, donde considerarán a quién apoyar en la contienda por la gobernación y trabajarán en planes para mantener y ampliar su presencia legislativa.