Almost 1.1 million signatures have been submitted in support of a recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom, state elections officials reported Friday, not yet enough to trigger a campaign to oust him from office.
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With ‘no relief in sight,’ Santa Cruz leaders seek Newsom’s help on homelessness amid Highway 1 snafu
As a major CalTrans construction project that would displace 100 unhoused people looms, city and county leaders are writing Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to free up state money — or even use of the National Guard — in the clearing of the large encampment near Highways 1 and 9.
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The squeeze is on: Amid recall threat, Newsom faces single-payer dilemma
Gavin Newsom campaigned for governor promising single-payer health care in California. Three years later, is he ready to risk it?
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California GOP delegates seek to censure David Valadao for voting to impeach Trump
Valadao, who represents the San Joaquin Valley, was one of 10 GOP members of the House of Representatives who voted to send the articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate.
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Decrying ‘cancel culture,’ state senator seeks to make political affiliation a protected class
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 polishes image as recall drive escalates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent events indicate he’s trying to polish up his image as a recall campaign picks up steam.
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National Republicans donate $250,000 to Newsom recall effort
The Republican National Committee’s donation comes as recall backers enter final month of signature gathering
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Biden administration to start processing ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum seekers in California
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Biden opposes effort to recall Newsom, White House says
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tweeted the president’s support for Newsom after she was asked about the topic during a briefing.
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Bye, George (sort of): Watsonville to move Washington bust from City Plaza to public library
The city council’s action, taken late Tuesday just days before Presidents’ Day, follows months of deliberation and community meetings.