California sheriff seized and slaughtered 9-old girl’s beloved pet goat. Now they owe her $300k Jessica Long bought Cedar the goat for her daughter little knowing a two year legal battle would follow The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Christian right's dark new crusade Rising far-right Christian movement linked to GOP calls for "kingdom revolution" led by an "army of believers" Salon · Jun 17, 2023
9-year-old California girl wanted to save her goat from slaughter. Then came the search warrant SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 15-page search warrant and affidavit was very specific about the target Shasta County sheriff’s officials were after. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Police Traveled 500 Miles To Seize Girl's Pet Goat for Slaughter A 9-year-old backed out of a deal to sell her pet goat for slaughter. Local officials and sheriff's deputies used the power of the state to force her to go through with it. Reason · Mar 31, 2023
'Fed up' California workers across industries demand more amid rising cost of living Fast-food cooks and cashiers. Caretakers. Housekeepers. Hospital staff. School bus drivers. Custodians. State employees. Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023
The top fundraisers among California statewide elected offices Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 3, 2023
The top fundraisers in the California State Senate Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Feb 27, 2023
Gavin Newsom won big in November. But support across California dipped between 2018 and 2022 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated his second gubernatorial win last month, beating Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle by a never-in-doubt 18.4%. But a closer examination of the 2022 election shows that Newsom’s support has eroded since he first ran 2018. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
In some conservative California counties where anti-abortion candidates win, so does abortion SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In some of California’s most conservative counties, where Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dahle was the clear favorite over Gov. Gavin Newsom and where anti-abortion Christian conservatives are leading in partial returns, voters still showed up for abortion access by supporting Proposition 1. Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022
George Skelton: Newsom's resounding win shows he didn't even have to run a race for governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. — What Gov. Gavin Newsom did was truly unprecedented. He handily won his reelection race without running. Los Angeles Times · Nov 11, 2022
Big day for California Democrats running statewide; bad day for big-money ballot measures Even as ballots continue to be counted in two top races, California Democrats running for statewide office had an easy election night, while it was immediately clear the mega millions spent on several high-profile ballot measures turned out to be a poor investment. Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022
Editorial: Newsom's daunting challenges in new term only start with housing, homelessness and crime To no one's surprise — except for maybe the conservative zealots who were also sure Gavin Newsom would be ousted in the pointless, failed recall election of September 2021 — the Democratic governor of the nation's largest state handily won reelection on Tuesday over state Sen. Brian Dahle, R-Bieber. At… Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
California voters elect Gov. Gavin Newsom to a second term SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters on Tuesday handed Gavin Newsom a second term as governor, choosing the incumbent over an unfamiliar Republican state senator from Lassen County who struggled to compete with the Democratic political heavyweight. Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022
California's Newsom poised to win 2nd term as governor California's sleepy campaign for governor is ending The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022 After being tested and singed by fire as California's governor, Newsom seeks another term SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four years ago, Gavin Newsom delivered an election-night acceptance speech that promised to make California "a place of opportunity, safety and affordability for everyone," ending a gubernatorial campaign stuffed with audacious policy goals.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022 California gambling measures failing, millionaire tax for electric vehicles close, new poll finds SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California ballot measure to raise taxes on multimillionaires to subsidize zero-emission vehicle programs, which has pitted Gov. Gavin Newsom against his own political party and the ride-sharing company Lyft, is narrowly favored by voters but remains in jeopardy.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 28, 2022 George Skelton: California voters don't like where the state's headed. But they still want Newsom in office SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Most California voters think the state is headed in the wrong direction, yet they intend to reelect the governor who's leading us there. That seems wrongheaded.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 24, 2022 Newsom trades barbs with Dahle in California’s only 2022 gubernatorial debate SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle clashed over gas prices, homelessness and abortion rights during the only debate between the two gubernatorial candidates in an otherwise sleepy race for the most powerful post in the state of California.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to serve a full four-year term if he is reelected in November
Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022 California’s down-ballot races most contentious and costly in midterm election More than $1 billion so far has been poured into California races — but with less than three weeks to go before voting ends, candidates for governor and U.S. Senate haven’t aired a single general-election ad that touts their campaigns.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Newsom's campaign for California governor looks to future California Gov. Gavin Newsom's reelection campaign is focused more on his political future and overhauling the Democratic Party's messaging than on his race
Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022 Gavin Newsom 'wants to be president.' Republican Brian Dahle just wants California voters to know his name ANDERSON, Calif. — Brian Dahle, the Republican candidate for California governor, kept getting pings on his cellphone.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 10, 2022 Editorial: Gov. Newsom has earned another term leading California In responding to a series of events largely beyond his control, Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the most powerful governors in California history.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022 Dueling sports betting measures appear headed to defeat despite record spending, poll finds SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Online sports gambling companies, California tribes and card rooms have spent more than $410 million on a pair of dueling ballot measures to legalize sports betting in person and online.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022 George Skelton: Republican Dahle is likable, level-headed and highly respected. But he won't win California governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The first thing to know about the Republican candidate for California governor is that he's a good guy, not a jerk or a crackpot.