The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.
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QAnon now pushes alarming conspiracy myths targeting China and Jewish people
Online conspiracy theorists have pivoted their focus to a “new world order” – a cabal of global elites they say include vaccine proponents, Biden and Gov. Newsom.
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Who will be Newsom’s pick for state Attorney General? Meet the contenders
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Is it inevitable that a prominent Democrat will challenge Newsom in the recall?
No prominent Democrat has stepped up as a potential Newsom alternative. Experts say the party should have a backup for a worst-case scenario — but doing so may hurt Newsom.
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California’s Xavier Becerra confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary
The Senate confirmed Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s pick as Health and Human Services secretary. He will resign as California’s attorney general.
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Will Gavin Newsom appoint an Asian attorney general?
“California deserves to have a top cop who understands our communities, our diversity, and that has experience in building community-based solutions that target hate,” said Assemblymember David Chiu, a San Francisco Democrat.
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Newsom acknowledges recall is likely to qualify for the ballot as final signatures are turned in
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Newsom won’t ‘take this recall attempt lying down’ as Democrats launch defense
Gov. Gavin Newsom had refused to comment on recall efforts, saying his focus was on reducing coronavirus spread and ensuring Californians were vaccinated.
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‘Second gentleman,’ first in his role, hits the road with Kamala Harris
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Political battle lines form as Newsom recall effort boasts of 2 million signatures
If the recall campaign’s results hold steady from last month — when state officials reported that almost 84% of the initial signatures were valid — there would be more than enough signatures for an election that could oust Newsom.