Newsom and legislative leaders unveiled a proposal to boost firefighting and prevention, including vegetation management and building fire-resistant structures.
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All the ways California’s election rules could make a Newsom recall a wild ride
With flexible timelines and unusual rules, an election to recall Newsom could spark some of the most raucous political events in recent California history.
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Newsom won’t ‘take this recall attempt lying down’ as Democrats launch defense
Gov. Gavin Newsom had refused to comment on recall efforts, saying his focus was on reducing coronavirus spread and ensuring Californians were vaccinated.
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Political battle lines form as Newsom recall effort boasts of 2 million signatures
If the recall campaign’s results hold steady from last month — when state officials reported that almost 84% of the initial signatures were valid — there would be more than enough signatures for an election that could oust Newsom.
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California’s robust budget will get another $26 billion from new COVID-19 stimulus
The COVID-19 relief bill means a total of $42 billion for California’s state government, counties and cities. And plenty of ideas for how to spend it.
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California school reopening plan gets final OK, though some lawmakers wanted more
The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more than six months to address the educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 vaccines prioritized for California educators will focus on struggling communities
Guidelines released Thursday show California’s new program earmarking 10% of COVID-19 vaccines will be reserved for K-12 school employees and those who work in child care positions.
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Newsom recall effort moves closer toward making the ballot, submitting 1.1 million signatures
Almost 1.1 million signatures have been submitted in support of a recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom, state elections officials reported Friday, not yet enough to trigger a campaign to oust him from office.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, legislators at odds over $6.6-billion plan to open California elementary schools in April
The proposal would require county health departments to make vaccinations available to school employees who will work on campus
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California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the move, which starts in March, in an effort to reopen schools.