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Good morning, California. Gov. Jerry Brown  announced he’s sending National Guard troops to the border, to fight crime. That’s Brown’s use of jiu jitsu to end a fight with President Trump. A #MeToo movement moment Organized labor and big business tangle annually. This year, no battle will be bigger than one over arbitration clauses in employment contracts. These […]

Good morning, California. How about The Santa Rosa Press Democrat! What’s your privacy worth? California, which regulates many things, is considering going far beyond its borders to regulate the Internet. Reacting to privacy concerns and data breaches, legislators and an initiative promoter are trying to rein in Internet companies. One bill would crack down on Facebook and […]

Good morning, California. How about those Warriors and the Sharks? Happy Tax Day. Pleased to meet you: I’m Dan Morain. I came to CALmatters because I want to help build a great and lasting journalism organization. This newsletter, which CALmatters launches today, is part of my contribution. My goal is to deliver quick and timely takes that explain California […]