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California and the political food chain
California offers two examples of how the intergovernmental food chain works.
Dan Walters
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Newsom hurts himself with unforced errors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election and contributes to his problem by committing unforced errors.
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Feinstein facing more questions about her future
Will California's senior senator, Dianne Feinstein, fill out her current term in the face of pressure to retire?
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How will California spend $150 billion windfall?
California will be a case study in how windfall money is spent since it will receive $150 billion in federal "stimulus" payments.
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Economic pain may drive Newsom recall
A year after COVID-19 hit California, its economic impacts remain heavy and could be a factor in the recall campaign against Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California’s vaccine record just so-so
California Gov. Gavin Newsom touts the state's COVID-19 vaccination program, but the record is another story.
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Governor delivers a State of Newsom address
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, is he managing the COVID-19 pandemic scientifically or politically?
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State auditor’s office has been on a roll
California's auditor, Elaine Howle, has been on a roll, revealing politically embarrassing facts about state government agencies and programs.
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Another chance to act on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other political leaders talk a good game about confronting California's housing crisis but have failed so far to perform.
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School reopening row nears climax
California's political wrangling over reopening public schools may be nearing a climax.