State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential election. California’s response will be very different, depending on whether it’s Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
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California Democrats strike back against local conservative rebellions on LGBTQ rights, abortion
Some California communities are resisting progressive policies from Sacramento. Democrats in the Legislature say they are going too far and are responding with bills to shut them down.
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Gavin Newsom, once Biden’s biggest cheerleader, inches into the Kamala Harris campaign
California Gov. Gavin Newsom stood by President Joe Biden to the bitter end, but is taking a less visible role in Kamala Harris’ campaign so far. His speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention next week could signal how prominent he will be until Election Day.
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As LGBTQ library material comes under fire, California may ban book bans
Fresno County is about to appoint a library review committee that critics say will censor children’s books. But a bill before the Legislature would outlaw such groups in California.
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Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list
In late deals with Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders, proponents are pulling measures off the Nov. 5 ballot. But the Legislature could add others by next week.
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What you need to know about the California budget deal
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced an agreement to bridge the state budget deficit by dipping into reserves and reducing some spending. The deal also calls for a bill in August to set aside more money and a 2026 constitutional amendment to grow the state’s rainy day fund.
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Forget the first 220 failures to split California. This developer has a new plan to secede
The latest bid to break up California is the brainchild of a real estate developer in San Bernardino County. It taps into growing resistance to the state’s liberal governance by more conservative residents.
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Big cuts, no new taxes: Newsom lays out plan to fix California’s budget deficit
In a news conference Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He said core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected.
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Will California voters decide tax limits in November? It’s up to the Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether to kick a measure off the November ballot that would make it more difficult to raise taxes. The case pits Democratic leaders and unions against business and taxpayer groups.
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Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature announced a deal Thursday on early action to shrink the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion. Votes are expected next week, ahead of action on the 2024-25 budget in May and June.