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Tag: Barack Obama

A brown pelican — a species that recovered from near-extinction after being protected by the Endangered Species Act — flies above Malibu Lagoon on Jan. 12, 21. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters
Posted inExplainers

What Biden’s presidency means for California’s environment

AvatarAvatar by Julie Cart and Rachel Becker January 25, 2021February 9, 2021

Erasing dozens of Trump’s climate rollbacks is Biden’s priority, and he issued directives on his first day in office. California’s air quality, wildlife, water, forests, farms — and even its light bulbs and washing machines — could be affected by new executive orders, policies and rules. But how likely are they, and when?

anta Clara University 2018 commencement in Stevens Stadium on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Maritza Cruz/ Bay Area News Group)
Posted inPolitics

As Trump rolls back student loan protections, an Obama-era watchdog brings the fight to California

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello April 23, 2019August 30, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Campaign money, McCarthy’s ‘Cherokee’ in-law, CA history

Dan Morain by Dan Morain October 15, 2018
Republican John Cox, a businessman from the San Diego area, faces tough odds in his campaign to be California's next governor. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli/AP
Posted inElection 2018, Politics

Eternal optimist: John Cox, distruster of politicians, keeps bidding to become one

Avatar by Ben Christopher October 10, 2018June 23, 2020
President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Photo by Michael Vadon
Posted inElection 2018

California insiders: Trump won’t help the GOP here, but he’s not going anywhere

Avatar by Ben Christopher September 25, 2018June 23, 2020
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newson take a picture with Democratic congressional candidate Katie Hill at a campaigning event to endorse Hill and Assembly candidate Christy Smith on September 10. Photo by Eddy Martinez, The Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
Posted inElection 2018, Politics

Majority Report: Our weekly recap of California’s hottest House races

Avatar by Ben Christopher September 14, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Fire costs, Brown’s oil issue, surfer equity, alcohol matters

Dan Morain by Dan Morain September 7, 2018July 8, 2019
Barack Obama (left) and Buffy Wicks are shown in this composite photo.
Posted inElection 2018

Why Obama endorsed in a California Assembly race

Dan Morain by Dan Morain August 2, 2018June 23, 2020
Former President Barack Obama made a wave of endorsements today. Photo by Pete Souza
Posted inElection 2018

Obama wades into California midterm—with a few surprises

Avatar by Ben Christopher August 1, 2018June 23, 2020
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