A new CalMatters analysis shows which of the governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in his hour of need for the California recall election. They include the unions for teachers and prison guards.
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Posted inPandemic Life
California’s big reopening: What changes — and what doesn’t — on June 15?
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up confusion.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Vax for cash: Newsom offers big bucks for Californians who get their shots
Facing a recall election, Gov. Newsom announces a $116.5 million COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, including a $15 million lottery with 10 winners. Californians who get a shot by June 15 and those already vaccinated can win the big prize.
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California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900. But state officials blame the pandemic and insist it’s not an exodus.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Recall backers raise more, but Gavin Newsom’s side has more cash in the bank
While the governor’s opponents have burned through most of the money they’ve collected to date, his defenders have some $2.5 million in the bank.
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Democratic leaders rally behind Newsom to fight recall, but how enthusiastic is the grassroots?
Democratic Party leaders united behind a message that the recall is a desperate Republican plot that is bad for California. But will progressives and Latinos turn out to vote?
Posted inVaccine Watch
Carrots, sticks and jabs: What will California do to win over vaccine skeptics?
With millions of vaccine holdouts, the state is holding off on tough measures — for now. But if events and ads aren’t enough, how far will legislators go?
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Gov. Newsom and legislators have lots of money to spend, few strings attached
The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Fewer jobs, more wine: California’s deadly COVID year in 9 charts
Our consumption patterns amid the pandemic left a paper trail in California. Beer, wine and liquor stores have been raking it in — but maybe a drink at a bar is possible in the near future.
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Newsom waxes wonky, but can get lost in translation
To understand California’s governor on the pandemic and economy, you need a dictionary of his favorite jargon.