Campaigns for the two competing measures, Propositions 26 and 27, flooded the airways with a constant barrage of attack ads against each other.
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Dueling sports betting measures appear headed to defeat despite record spending, poll finds
A new poll finds that Proposition 26 and Proposition 27 aren’t gaining majority support despite more than $400 million spent so far, and Proposition 30, a tax increase on wealthier Californians, also appears at risk. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom seems headed to easy reelection.
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California lawmakers pass new social media protections for minors
A pair of bills approved by California legislators would regulate how Facebook, YouTube and other platforms treat minors and seek to influence how they moderate extremist content.
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What to know about California’s November ballot propositions
California’s November election will feature seven statewide ballot measures, including on abortion rights, sports wagering and another kidney dialysis measure.
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Voters dissatisfied about direction of California but still back Newsom, poll shows
Gov. Gavin Newsom has a strong lead for reelection as his November showdown with Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle approaches, even though voters see the state on the wrong track.
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California lawmakers to investigate steep gas prices, accuse oil companies of ‘ripping off’ motorists
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon has created a special committee to investigate high gas prices and look into possible action by the state.
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Gov. Newsom advances to November as California primary returns come in
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s showing in California’s primary shows how formidable he is even after COVID-19, devastating wildfires and worsening homelessness.
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Their long-shot California dream: Beating Gov. Gavin Newsom
The most active among the list of long-shot candidates to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom have each raised six-figure sums for their campaigns.
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The suspense in California’s June 7 primary election is in races far down the ballot
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Push to limit California offshore oil after O.C. spill threatened by high taxpayers costs
Senate Bill 953, a proposal that cleared its first hurdle Tuesday, would allow the State Lands Commission to terminate some offshore oil leases by the end of 2024.