In a 70-minute interview with CalMatters, state Sen. Steve Glazer, a Democrat running for California controller, says he knows “where the bodies are buried” from his legislative experience. And he vows to stand up to fellow Democrats in power so he can be an independent watchdog.
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What would Ron Galperin do as California controller?
In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, Ron Galperin, a Democrat running for California controller, touts his experience as city controller in Los Angeles. He pledges to bring some of his innovations statewide and calls homelessness an existential crisis.
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How much does Yvonne Yiu want to be California controller? Count the cash
In the crowded primary for California controller, Yvonne Yiu is betting that spending millions of her own money is her ticket to the top two. But the track record of self-funding candidates in statewide races is mixed.
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Will California voters approve betting on sports?
Four ballot measures to legalize sports wagering in California were proposed, but now it’s down to two, and only one might face voters this year.
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‘Like torture’: For Californians with special needs, getting to see a dentist can take years
Tens of thousands of Californians with disabilities require special accommodations for dental care, but only 14 centers in the state can treat them.
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What would Nathan Hochman do as California attorney general?
In a 70-minute interview, Nathan Hochman, a Republican former federal prosecutor, vows to end a “spiral of lawlessness” in California as he runs for attorney general. Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta.
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What would Brian Dahle do as California governor?
In a 90-minute interview with CalMatters, the farmer and state senator from Lassen County talks about crime, climate change and the cost of living, and vows to cooperate with Democrats.
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Five things to know about nuclear power in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California.
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How bad is water use in California? March is the worst so far, up 19%
Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.
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What would Anne Marie Schubert do as California attorney general?
Anne Marie Schubert is running without a party affiliation for California attorney general, but has strong words for Democratic lawmakers and district attorneys. In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, she vowed to take over for Los Angeles and San Francisco prosecutors if necessary.