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In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Were we able to transport ourselves back in time 50 y...

In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Were we able to transport ourselves back in time 50 y...

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As Dem Candidates for Governor Increase, They Wait for Harris to Decide

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Irish playwright Samuel Beckett’s tragicomedy “Waitin...

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If California Bails Out LA’s $1 Billion Budget Deficit, Beware the Slippery Slope

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As fate would have it, the very destructive and deadl...

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/ 1 week ago

CA Politicians Have an Irritating Habit of Ignoring the Downsides

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s governors and legislators have a number ...

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/ 2 weeks ago

Under Pressure From Trump, UC Abandons ‘Diversity Statement’ Requirement for Faculty

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s likely that most Californians have never h...

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Newsom’s New CA Homelessness Plan Leaves Out Some Important Details

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Let’s assume that there’s a theoretical p...

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/ 3 weeks ago

Newsom Tacks Right to Oppose Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. So what game is Gavin Newsom playing? Ever since Demo...

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Study Tells CA Legislators to Declare War on Red Tape. Will They Do It?

Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and its more famous cousin, the Golden Gate Bridge, began in 1933, and both were carryi...

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Newsom’s Failed Housing and Homelessness Promises Near End of Term

With just 22 months remaining in his governorship, Gavin Newsom knows that two interrelated promises he made to voters seven years ago — to ...

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Trump, Newsom Play High-Stakes Game Over Billions in Wildfire Aid

After voters shunned Kamala Harris and sent Donald Trump back to the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately positioned himsel...

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In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades

In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades

/ 2 days ago

As Dem Candidates for Governor Increase, They Wait for Harris to Decide

/ 4 days ago

If California Bails Out LA’s $1 Billion Budget Deficit, Beware the Slippery Slope

/ 1 week ago

CA Politicians Have an Irritating Habit of Ignoring the Downsides

/ 2 weeks ago

Under Pressure From Trump, UC Abandons ‘Diversity Statement’ Requirement for Faculty

/ 2 weeks ago

Newsom’s New CA Homelessness Plan Leaves Out Some Important Details

/ 3 weeks ago

Newsom Tacks Right to Oppose Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

/ 4 weeks ago

Study Tells CA Legislators to Declare War on Red Tape. Will They Do It?

/ 4 weeks ago

Newsom’s Failed Housing and Homelessness Promises Near End of Term

/ 1 month ago

Trump, Newsom Play High-Stakes Game Over Billions in Wildfire Aid

/ 1 month ago

Despite Councilmember’s Plea, No Beer Selling for This Fresno Store

Mega Millions Tickets Rise to $5 Each. Will That Mean More Giant Jackpots?

Hurtado’s Bill Seeks More Funds to Protect South Valley From Floods

Signs of a More Buyer-Friendly Housing Market Emerge for Spring

CA’s Homeless Shelters Aren’t for Everyone. That Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Work

Landmark $2.8B NCAA Settlement Hearing Could Transform College Sports

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Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Career Goals Record by Scoring His 895th

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Wired Wednesday: CEMEX’s New Mining Plan for the San Joaquin River

Fresno County Head-On Crash Sends Two to the Hospital

Fresno County Sheriff’s Pilot Takes His Last Flight as He Retires After 31 Years of Service

Voice of America Wins in Court, for Now, as Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Staff

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