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California governor’s race gets weirder with debate cancellation, new poll
USC cancelled its debate amid allegations of bias because all the invited candidates are white while candidates of color were not invited.
Dan Walters
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Medi-Cal faces funding emergency from state miscalculations, federal budget cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom is retracting Medi-Cal for immigrants, years after he wrongly figured a state surplus. And President Trump is cutting health funds to states.
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It’s supposed to be a race for governor, but candidates and voters seem disengaged
Two Republican candidates are leading the pack of 10 main candidates for governor, while lukewarm Democratic support is split eight ways.
Dan Walters
California’s $20 fast food wage yields higher prices, fewer jobs, more automation
UC - Santa Cruz found fewer jobs and worker hours, but more order kiosks, mobile apps and AI drive-through ordering systems at CA eateries.
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California lawmakers weigh statewide plan to be accountable for closing student achievement gaps
The four-bill plan calls for a "comprehensive statewide strategy with clear goals, measurable benchmarks and annual performance targets."
Dan Walters
Billionaires bolt from blue states amid tax fears, mirroring rebellion in ‘Atlas Shrugged’ novel
In Ayn Rand's novel, society suffered after business leaders and other achievers left. Will that really occur if a tax chases away the rich?
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Real journalism tells real stories, not YouTube fables to solicit money
Real journalism is distinct from social news tricks for clicks. Journalists hold the powerful accountable, and most won't ask you for money.
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As gas prices soar, California’s new carbon emission rules prompt a war of words
With some California gas prices topping $5 a gallon, anything that pushes prices even higher, like emissions crackdowns, will become a political football.
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California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations
The tribes with casinos guard their gambling dominance with political clout gained from lavish contributions to political campaigns.
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Now that we know who’s running for governor, here’s what happens next
Ten candidates will appear on the June 2 ballot, but only two can move on. Which two? None of the candidates got more than 14% support in a recent poll.
