California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level
The reception from China “sends a very clear signal that working with California is desired and, at minimum, politically safe and encouraged,”…
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California Gov. Newsom has surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing
The governor is on a weeklong tour of China where he will push for climate cooperation. Newsom’s trip as governor, once considered routine, is…
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Attorneys General announce action against social media companies
Attorneys General across the nation will hold a press conference to announce action against social media companies regarding the mental health of…
Continue Reading California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change
Democrat Gavin Newsom’s visit comes as U.S.-Chinese relations witnessed a sharp deterioration in recent years due to trade disputes, U.S. support for…
Continue Reading California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change
Newsom’s tour begins with a discussion in Hong Kong before he continues on to Beijing, Shanghai and the provinces of Guangdong and…
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Luis Plancarte, District 2 Supervisor for Imperial County, won’t seek out a third term
In a statement, Plancarte says even though it wasn’t easy, the decision “has been made with careful consideration of several factors in my life and a…
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Democrats have chosen three senators to fill Dianne Feinstein’s committee seats
Democrats have chosen Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and newly-appointed California Senator Laphonza Butler to fill the committee…
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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
His actions on more than 1,000 pieces of legislation — nearly 15% of which he vetoed — showcase how Newsom plans to govern in his second and…
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California Senator Laphonza Butler tests positive for COVID-19
Butler is following CDC guidelines and plans to be in isolation while the Senate is in session and work…
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To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
Laphonza Butler is considering whether to mount a campaign for a full, six-year term and join a contest that has been underway since…
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Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
“I never played for Democrats or Republicans or independents. I played for all of you,” Garvey said in the video, in which he also alluded to…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
The bill would have banned health plans and disability insurance policies from imposing any out-of-pocket expenses on insulin prescription drugs…
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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Newsom wrote in a message…
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California Senator Dianne Feinstein lies in state
The public is saying goodbye to California Senator Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein is lying in state at San Francisco City…
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Vice President Kamala Harris swears in Laphonza Butler
Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Laphonza Butler to fill the seat left by Senator Dianne…
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California city leaders react to Los Angeles County’s zero bail policy
City leaders are worried the new “Pre-Arraignment Release Protocals” program will allow some suspects with non-violent or non-serious low-level…
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Late Senator Dianne Feinstein to lie in state this week
The public will be able to pay their respects from 9:00am to 7:00pm Pacific Time on Wednesday at San Francisco City…
Continue Reading Senator Feinstein’s body returns to California
According to a spokesperson for her office, the late Senator was accompanied by her daughter Katherine Feinstein, and California Representative Nancy…
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California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
The move updates a 2019 landmark law that created rules around evictions and establishing a rent cap at 5% plus the inflation rate, with a 10%…
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Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores
While many of his remarks at the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim were familiar retreads of Trump’s attacks and grievances, his…
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