Democrats notched big wins across the country, even in deep red districts that Republicans in Texas, Florida and North Carolina had gerrymandered to benefit their own party. That begs the question — did California really need to toss aside its independent redistricting commission?
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New deadline for phaseout of gas water heaters gives Bay Area homeowners one more year
Up to half of Bay Area households can skip electric water heaters under an updated rule by air regulators. Residents not exempt have one more year to comply.
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California has one ballot-counting trouble spot. It’s the one run by an election denier
The only California county having problems counting ballots is Shasta, which has an election office run by Clint Curtis, one of Trump’s election deniers.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Las escuelas recibirán miles de millones en fondos con la aprobación de la Propuesta 3
La Proposición 3 hace permanente un impuesto sobre la renta para los ricos con el fin de financiar las escuelas primarias y secundarias y otros servicios.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Xavier Becerra será el próximo gobernador de California: cinco cosas que debes saber.
A diferencia de su predecesor, el gobernador electo demócrata Xavier Becerra ha hecho pocas promesas durante la campaña electoral y solo ha insinuado ciertas prioridades políticas.
Posted inPolitics
Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor: Five things to know
Unlike his predecessor, Democratic Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra has made few promises on the campaign trail and only hinted at certain policy priorities.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Lo que sabemos sobre los resultados de las 14 propuestas electorales de California
Las 14 propuestas electorales de California incluyen un impuesto a los multimillonarios, la identificación de votantes, cambios en las elecciones revocatorias y un intento de acelerar la construcción limitando las evaluaciones ambientales.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Es oficial: California elige a Xavier Becerra para reemplazar a Gavin Newsom.
El demócrata Xavier Becerra ganó fácilmente la contienda por la gobernación en el estado demócrata más poblado del país.
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Prop. 40’s failure points to the tax California already pays for its wealth: Politics overrun by money
The playbook for defeating the the billionaire tax was simple: Stoke economic fears and confuse Californians.
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Governor-elect Becerra must quickly confront state budget mess Newsom left behind
Xavier Becerra has won California’s race for governor. Just days after he is inaugurated in January, he will have to submit a new budget. He faces a stark choice.