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.
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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.
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How California’s recall rules could spell trouble for Gavin Newsom
In a recall election, Gov. Newsom could get more votes than his replacement — and still lose his job.
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The squeeze is on: Amid recall threat, Newsom faces single-payer dilemma
Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?
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Two job performance polls give Gavin Newsom bad news…and worse news
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Despite months to prep, why California lags on COVID vaccination
Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration has been planning for a mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign for months. Why have things gone so wrong— for him and his fellow Californians?
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Democrats liken Newsom recall effort — a legal option in California — to extremist ‘coup’
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California Assembly impeachment vote puts Republicans in bind
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…