Touting “a different perspective and lived experiences” from the Democratic candidates who had preceded her in visiting Santa Cruz County, Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee talked about the state’s housing crisis and homelessness and her ability to work across the aisle at an event at Jalisco Restaurant.
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In Santa Cruz, Adam Schiff tries to separate himself from rival Senate candidates
Santa Cruz County received its second visit of the week from a major U.S. Senate candidate Tuesday as Rep. Adam Schiff arrived in town for a Democratic fundraiser, only days after Rep. Katie Porter stopped to make her own appeal to local voters. Rep. Barbara Lee, the other major Democratic candidate in the race to replace Dianne Feinstein, is expected to make an appearance later this year.
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Lacking political power in California, conservatives turn focus to local school boards
Republicans lacking power in California are focusing on local school boards’ policies, setting up a fight with Gov. Gavin Newsom over “parental rights.”
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Adam Schiff dominates rivals in fundraising for California’s U.S. Senate race
Adam Schiff raised more than $8 million in recent months for his bid to succeed Dianne Feinstein. But fellow Democratic representative Katie Porter tops him in a new poll, and Barbara Lee remains in the fight.
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My house or my beach? Why California’s housing crisis threatens its powerful coastal commission
The California Coastal Commission has broad authority to protect the state’s shoreline. Now, some want to curtail its power over affordable housing proposals.
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What you need to know on the California budget deal
After weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and top Democrats in the Legislature say they have a budget deal. Legislators will start voting today on bills related to the agreement, which sets spending and policy across a wide range of issues affecting Californians.
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey weighs U.S. Senate bid
Former Dodgers and Padres star Steve Garvey’s celebrity could upend California’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, if he decides to jump in.
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California Democrats sideline Gavin Newsom’s plan to build big things, faster
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice.
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Newsom unveils sweeping plan to speed up California infrastructure projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s infrastructure plan could shorten construction of bridges, broadband, water projects and highway maintenance by three years and save the state millions of dollars. At the center of the plan is the polarizing California Environmental Quality Act.
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What you need to know about Newsom’s plan to offset California’s $31.5 billion deficit
As anticipated, the state’s budget hole deepened from estimates in January of a $22.5 billion shortfall and mark a dramatic turn from last summer when Gov. Gavin Newsom touted a $100 billion surplus.
