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Will California contests decide control of Congress?
Republicans need to gain five seats to retake control of the House of Representatives and it's possible that a few California contests could be decisive.
Dan Walters
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California’s sham budget and unintended consequences
As California politicians struggle to pass a timely state budget, the law of unintended consequences kicks in.
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Has California’s top-two primary system worked?
California's top-two primary election system marked its 10th anniversary last week. Has it worked as promised?
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Ballot measures will dominate November election
There won't be much drama in campaigns for statewide office this year, but voters will face a clutch of high-dollar ballot measures.
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Voters in SF and LA voice their disgust
The deterioration of city life in San Francisco and Los Angeles motivated voters to voice their disgust in Tuesday's election.
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California voters just not interested this year
The primary ballot lacks motivating issues or contests, so voter turnout will be very low — perhaps setting a new record.
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Democratic factions vie for power in Assembly
Clashes between progressive and moderate Democratic factions in the California Assembly have sparked a leadership power struggle.
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Four towns and four stories frame housing crunch
Four recent situations frame California's chronic inability to build enough housing to meet its demand.
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How Newsom would close the achievement gap in California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates "completely reimagining" California's schools to equalize academic outcomes, but will it work?
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Anaheim scandal continues Southern California syndrome
A scandal unfolding in Anaheim is the latest chapter in a long-running saga about corruption in Southern California cities.