Gov. Gavin Newsom has a strong lead for reelection as his November showdown with Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle approaches, even though voters see the state on the wrong track.
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California voters don’t want Biden or Trump to run in 2024, poll shows
Among the state’s Democrats, Gov. Gavin Newsom has the edge over Vice President Kamala Harris to be President Joe Biden’s successor in 2024.
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California’s fast food bill could link chains to wage theft and other workplace violations
Proponents say AB 257 could curb wage theft, but restaurateurs say it could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains.
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Back to school: California Republicans bet big on local board races
Shut out from winning statewide offices, the state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. The party’s “Parent Revolt” program is its most ambitious school board candidate recruitment and training program ever.
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Newsom pins political rise on abortion, guns and health care
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the role as the national Democratic Party’s political attack dog, he is trolling red-state governors over their positions on guns and abortion. He’s also making a case for himself — with health care front and center.
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Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media
Legislators are considering two bills that address online addiction among children by taking aim at website features such as push notifications and targeted posts. But Big Tech is fighting the effort, saying companies are already taking steps to protect children.
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California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction
A state water board official has resigned, claiming the Newsom administration has “nearly eviscerated” the board’s ability to confront drought.
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Chief justice of California Supreme Court won’t seek second term
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye will not seek reelection to the bench after her current 12-year term concludes next year, she says. The move gives Gov. Gavin Newsom a chance to make a third appointment to the state’s highest court.
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Newsom to sign gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court fight
The California governor will be signing a gun control bill Friday that mimics Texas’ abortion ban, despite its uncertain legal prospects.
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California cuts cannabis taxes to heal ailing industry
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature cut a California cannabis tax, but not everyone is convinced it’s enough to stabilize the legal market. Social equity operators say the changes don’t do nearly enough to help them.