California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
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Return of the Resistance State: What another Trump presidency will mean for California
Expect four more years of combative showdowns between California’s Democratic leadership and a second Trump White House.
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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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California’s path hinges on the presidential race: ‘No state has more to lose or gain’
State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential election. California’s response will be very different, depending on whether it’s Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
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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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Election workers quit in Shasta County as self-appointed observers roam office
Voters are legally allowed to enter the office and observe the election process. One recently resigned Shasta County worker said a lot of them, however, are on edge and “very angry.” “They want to catch us in a lie, so they’ll try to trick you into saying something,” he said. “A lot of times they’ll be secretly videotaping you or recording you.”
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Hindered wildfire response, costlier agriculture likely if Trump dismantles NOAA, experts warn
Many industries rely on the agency’s weather and climate data. Even a small gap in its operations could raise food prices and drastically disrupt how people navigate the West’s changing climate.
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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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Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?
Proposition 4 would allocate $610 million for clean, safe and reliable drinking water and require at least 40% be spent on projects that benefit vulnerable populations or disadvantaged communities.
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A third straight year with no California salmon fishing? Early fish counts suggest it could happen
Low counts of spawning salmon could mean another year without fishing in California. Experts say the outlook still has time to turn around.