Opponents of California’s Proposition 50 redistricting measure want voters to resist gerrymandering. Supporters are doing everything they can to make the election about President Donald Trump.
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California GOP takes Newsom to court over redistricting, again. Will Trump sue next?
California Republicans are suing again to try to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan off voters’ ballots. President Donald Trump floated the idea of legal action, too.
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Newsom’s redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know
Many California Democrats are reluctant to give up the state’s independently drawn congressional districts, but they say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.
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Gavin Newsom wants an election in a hurry on his gerrymander. Here’s what has to happen
California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.
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Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal
After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
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California grocery prices could rise if this self-checkout bill passes, grocers argue
Labor unions are trying once again to regulate self-checkout lanes at California stores. This year’s bill waters down a version that died last session, but businesses still warn it will increase costs and lead to consumer frustration.