All the talk about attaching conditions to California’s federal disaster aid have placed the state’s Republican members of Congress in a quandary: Do they fight for speedy, unconditional relief dollars for wildfire victims in their home state? Or do they fall in line behind President Donald Trump?
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California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Gavin Newsom expects a small California budget surplus after facing a deficit one year ago. His office is releasing details as devastating wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area.
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California’s slow vote count sows doubt. Here’s how one group is trying to fix that
The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.
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Adam Schiff easily wins U.S. Senate seat in deep-blue California
The Burbank Democrat will take the U.S. Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein for 30 years. No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006, and Steve Garvey didn’t break that losing streak.
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These California toss-ups may decide which party controls Congress
Closely contested congressional races in California could tip the balance on whether Democrats can retake control of the U.S. House. This year, it’s Republicans on defense.
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It’s hard to vote in California when you’re homeless. Why it matters when their voices are silenced
Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.
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Garvey, Schiff clash on abortion, guns and Trump in only one-on-one debate
In their only TV faceoff before Election Day, Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussled over immigration and other issues as they vie for California’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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‘Steam engine’ or cautionary tale? Experts weigh in on AI role in California elections
At its 50th anniversary event, the state’s campaign finance watchdog looked to the future with a discussion on artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta warned AI companies about state laws against voter deception.
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Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?
Vice President Kamala Harris must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that might not be the deciding factor.
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Deep-blue California is a piggy bank for Kamala Harris — and Donald Trump. How they’re trying to cash in
Kamala Harris is bringing back Democratic donors who soured on President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is counting on his pick of running mate, JD Vance, to raise money in Silicon Valley.