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A reminder about supplies and demands
Californians should remember that having abundant goods and services requires raw materials and industrial processing.
Dan Walters
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Bills would hamstring future California recalls
As California Gov. Newsom faces a recall election, the Legislature is considering measures that would adversely affect future recalls.
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Drought hits California — and Newsom
As California faces another drought, it adds another factor in the recall campaign aimed at Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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California ‘job killer’ list reignites old conflict
In publishing its annual list of "job killer" bills, the California Chamber of Commerce ignites a new phase of a perpetual political conflict.
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Pandemic has damaged California’s school children
A new report on Los Angeles schools reveals how California's public school students have suffered during the pandemic.
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Would fed change make higher state taxes more likely?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and six other governors want the $10,000 limit on deducting state and local taxes to be repealed.
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James Mills personified a long-past era
Sen. James Mills, personified a long-gone era of cordiality and bipartisanship in the California state Senate.
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Despite favorable poll, Newsom faces recall test
A new poll finds that just 40% of California voters now favor recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom, but six months is an eternity in politics.
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California sheriffs are feeling the heat
California's elected sheriffs are feeling the heat in an era of heightened activism on criminal justice reform.
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Worker’s comp conflict heating up again
California's system of compensating workers for job-related disabilities is due for another decennial battle and it may be happening.