With the validity of their petition’s signatures confirmed, critics of Santa Cruz’s mixed-use downtown library project can now plan on taking their issues with the development to the city’s voters.
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Trump became ‘detached from reality’ over voter fraud claims, Barr tells Jan. 6 panel
Former Attorney General William Barr told the congressional plan investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, of an “avalanche” of voter fraud claims that “were completely bogus and silly and usually complete misinformation.”
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Topsy-turvy top-two: Is California primary system keeping its promises?
After 10 years, the top-two California primary system is under fire again, but the problems may have more to do with political gamesmanship. A strategy in a state Senate district appears to have backfired.
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Left out to dry: Sprinkler requirements the next hurdle for beleaguered CZU rebuilders
As more families in the Santa Cruz Mountains begin the rebuilding process nearly two years after losing their homes in the CZU Lightning Complex fire, another issue has become evident: a fire sprinkler requirement, and a lack of adequate water pressure for all affected families. Some say this could hinder their ability to get home more so than before: “What can I do, just move in and face possible red-tagging?”
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With a triumphant primary win, Newsom eyes the road ahead
With little chance of losing in November and unencumbered by typical reelection politics, Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to instead focus on continuing to insert the state into the national debate issues that could boost his political profile.
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Jan. 6 committee opens hearings on Trump’s ‘attempted coup’
After over 10 months of working behind closed doors, a House Select Committee began presenting its findings on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and the involvement of former President Donald Trump. “President Trump summoned the mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack,” committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney said.
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Jan. 6 committee gets a prime-time spotlight. Will people watch?
After 16 months, the congressional investigation into the 2021 insurrection at the Capitol gets the Watergate hearings treatment.
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L.A. mayor’s race: Rick Caruso and Karen Bass headed to November runoff
Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso holds a narrow lead over U.S. Rep. Karen Bass in the race to replace Mayor Eric Garcetti.
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Controller: Republican Chen, but which Democrat?
Republican Lanhee Chen had 36% of the vote for state controller in partial returns as of early Wednesday, with three Democrats — State Board of Equalization Chairperson Malia Cohen, state Sen. Steve Glazer, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin and Monterey Park City Councilmember Yvonne Yiu — trailing.
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Attorney general: Incumbent Bonta, but which Republican?
Early returns put incumbent Rob Bonta far ahead of the pack, with 56% of the vote. Vying for second place are Republican Nathan Hochman with 18% and Republican Eric Early with 16%. Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert was trailing with 8%.