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Google, privacy, vaccines, DMV lines, an end to animal trapping, and wild horses
Tech amps up lobbying over data privacy. Vaccination bill passes, but future is uncertain. Newsom moves to end California's fur trade.
PG&E
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A mea culpa, a ‘bailout,’ antitrust, infertility, Gavin Newsom’s new vaccine bill demands,
Insurance commissioner issues a mea culpa. Economist calls PG&E plan a bailout. Newsom wants changes to vaccine legislation.
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Final votes, climate fight, food stamps, felons’ rights, and Kamala Harris
Legislative sprint begins in Sacramento. Trump and California battle over tailpipe emissions. Counties pressured to closed the food stamp gap.
Environment
What to know as California’s peak fire months loom
The state's forests are clogged with 147 million dead trees — wildfire fuel — and late-winter rains nourished grasses and other highly combustible plants.
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Newsom’s labor dispute, pay equity, PG&E’s lobby fight, death on the streets, and Delta tunnel
Newsom disinvites labor leader from commission. First partner fights for pay equity. Ad blitz aims to sink PG&E bankruptcy bill.
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Senator slams Facebook, ethnic studies stalls, what’s in store for PG&E customers, and spreading California-style democracy
Senator slams Facebook over shoving video by anti-vaxxer. Ethnic studies bill is delayed. PG&E wants to charge ratepayers more.
Economy
How much could PG&E’s rates rise? What you need to know
In the past decade, PG&E rates have gone up 31% — faster than inflation — though not as much as San Diego Gas & Electric's.
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PG&E play emerges, Newsom visits Paradise, race tracks jockey for position
Battle over PG&E's fate continues. Newsom recollects first pet. Legislators eye more gun control bills, as gun rights supporters turn to courts.
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PG&E makes its play, while President Trump goes after California
PG&E CEO to make pitch to legislators. UC Merced gives first-generation college students a path forward. UC labor battle may be headed to ballot.
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Billionaire hits a hard patch, the economy is on a roll, and help is wanted in health care
California's economy keeps rolling. State faces a doctor shortage. Groups switch gears on initiative to rewrite Proposition 13.
