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Supreme Court is taking up the DACA case today, and California is central to it

California central to Supreme Court DACA case. State debates whether acetaminophen causes cancer. Newsom announces funding boost for Fresno schools.

By Dan Morain • November 12, 2019

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Proposition 187, and the transformation of California politics

How Prop. 187 changed California politics. GOP voter registration has plummeted. Sanctuary law stirs backlash in wake of shooting death of officer.

By Dan Morain • November 8, 2019

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California’s attempt to force Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns is in trouble

Justices question state's attempt to force Trump to disclose taxes. Number of women in legislature grows. Trump appoints more judges to 9th Circuit.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • November 7, 2019

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PG&E has a come-to-Newsom moment + how schools spend their bills + a mental health care initiative, perhaps

Newsom meets with PG&E chief to discuss utility's future. Audit finds problems in school funding. Certain groups miss out on food stamps.

By Dan Morain • November 6, 2019

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How a Democratic effort to ensure abortion rights backfired, and a sharp rise in illegal pot seizures

Abortion rights law backfires. Seizures of illegal marijuana grows spike. Surgeon general finds common thread among mass shooters.

By Dan Morain and Elizabeth Castillo • November 5, 2019

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Newsom vows to step in if PG&E cannot restructure itself, as Trump trolls California over fires

Newsom summons PG&E leaders to Sacramento. New energy 'czar' is a familiar face. Lobbyists increase spending to shape policy in Sacramento.

By Dan Morain • November 4, 2019

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Gavin Newsom and PG&E + Trump and carmakers + Katie Hill’s goodbye

Anger toward PG&E runs deep. Can microgrids help solve state's power woes? Trump administration pressured carmakers to take his side in emissions fight.

By Dan Morain • November 1, 2019

President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Photo by Michael Vadon

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What a state under siege can do + Trump thanks Toyota and GM for taking his side in his clean air fight against California

California searches for solutions to wildfire crisis. Trump praises automakers for siding with him. Birth rate falling in every county.

By Dan Morain • October 31, 2019

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Uber, Lyft, DoorDash begin their campaign but leave room for negotiations

Gig companies begin campaign to reverse employee law. NCAA follows California's lead on athlete compensation. Kamala Harris' California primary dream fades.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • October 30, 2019

Washington rejected the auto industry's plea to meet California halfway on emissions standards. Photo by Thinkstock

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GM, Toyota, Chrysler side with Trump in clean air fight against California

GM, Toyota join forces with Trump in emissions fight. Desalination proposal draws backlash in Monterey County. Race is on to fill Katie Hill's seat.

By Dan Morain • October 29, 2019