Gov. Gavin Newsom argues that access to abortion could be restricted if he is recalled. But a new governor’s power to do so would be limited.
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‘A crazy way to run a state’: Democrats feel helpless on recall ballot’s second question
Many California Democrats are flailing for answers about how to approach the ballot’s second question: If the governor is recalled, who do you want to replace him?
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Big donors helping Newsom fight California recall also have a big wish list in Sacramento
Newsom’s anti-recall campaign raked in more money in its first five months — $54 million — than the $50.2 million his 2018 campaign raised over four years.
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California recall reality: Newsom could be replaced by candidate with far fewer votes
Legal scholars say courts would uphold California’s recall law, even if an incumbent were replaced by someone with fewer ballots.
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State officials open investigation into whether Larry Elder failed to disclose income sources
Elder, like all public office candidates, was required to file a statement of economic interests that discloses some aspects of his personal finances.
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California’s housing crisis: How much difference will a zoning bill make?
YIMBYs and NIMBYs are battling over legislation to allow more duplexes, but some experts downplay its impact on California housing. The bill backed by Senate leader Toni Atkins made it through the Assembly Appropriations Committee today and will face a floor vote in coming weeks.
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Showdown looms in Sacramento over plan to split some single-family lots for more homes
In another attempt to tackle California’s housing crisis, lawmakers will debate ‘duplex bill,’ which would allow some single-family lots to be split.
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Larry Elder’s recall campaign targets a new opponent: the press
The leading Republican candidate to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election has blocked access for one of the state’s biggest papers.
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Newsom’s other COVID-19 recall vulnerability: California’s broken unemployment system
The long-standing problems at California’s Employment Development Department have become a leading issue for the campaign seeking to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office on Sept. 14.
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Former Rep. Doug Ose drops out of California governor recall race after heart attack
Former U.S. Rep. Doug Ose is dropping out of California’s gubernatorial recall race after suffering a heart attack, but he expects to recover fully.
