California Gov. Jerry Brown drives around at his ranch property with his dog, Colusa, near Williams on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. (Photo by Randall Benton.)

In summary

Quintessential Jerry Brown moments—recalled by David Townsend, Kevin de León, Robert Scheer, Diana Dooley, Shirley Weber, Dan Richard, Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Ace Smith and more.

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