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Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition

LOS ANGELES — In August, California regulators issued a mandate both dramatic and historic: Ban the sale of most new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035, in favor of electric vehicles.

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Union Station: End-of-session roundup of California public-sector union legislation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently signed three bills related to public-sector union policy and vetoed another three.

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Proposition 30 has Calif. voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know

LOS ANGELES — On its face, Proposition 30 is simple enough: Raise taxes on the richest Californians. Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years. Use 80% of the money to subsidize electric vehicles and charging stations, and 20% for wildfire suppression and prevention.

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George Skelton: Newsom wants to tax oil companies for soaring gas prices. It'll be a bumpy road for motorists no matter what

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When gas prices rise, it instantly fuels political rhetoric about price gouging and the need to help motorists pay at the pump. It's as automatic as pushing the starter button and hearing the engine crank up.

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California takes leading edge on climate laws. Others could follow

California has enacted an ambitious package of legislation to aggressively combat the climate crisis — a bold move by the world’s fifth-largest economy that could inspire action in other states.

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A California Law Designed To Protect Children's Digital Privacy Could Lead to Invasive Age Verification

While the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act was hailed as a victory for digital privacy, critics warn of a litany of unintended consequences.

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Voters support Newsom's mental health plan and back mandatory kindergarten, poll shows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters strongly support Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to set up a new court system for people struggling with a combination of severe mental illness, homelessness and substance use, but split with the governor on requiring children to attend kindergarten, a new poll shows.

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Descendants of UC Hastings College of the Law founder sue California to block school name change

Descendants of UC Hastings College of the Law's founder sued California on Tuesday to block a scheduled name change that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month.

Los Angeles Times

96-cent hike in two weeks: California gas prices shrouded in secrecy amid historic cost spike

As Californians look down the barrel of gasoline prices just cents away from hitting another all-time record, Gov. Gavin Newsom is quick to blame the oil industry for “ripping you off.” But even as Sacramento considers levying a punitive tax on oil companies, experts say state regulators have woefully little…

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Mandatory Kindergarten Won't Be Coming to California

Citing costs, California Gov. Gavin Newsom struck a victory for parental choice in education.

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Q&A: Environmental justice leader says Proposition 30 would help struggling areas clear the air

RIALTO, Calif. — Ana Gonzalez grew up watching the Inland Empire transform from citrus groves and grapevines into warehouses and retail distribution centers. The booming region east of Los Angeles now comprises 4.65 million people — and 1 billion square feet of warehouse space.

Tribune News Service

California’s three-year drought continues with no relief in sight

Despite some rainfall, state is still suffering from an extreme water shortage driven by the climate crisis – and La Niña may worsen it

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Carrots for carrots: States promote buying local for school lunches

What’s for lunch?

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California’s illicit marijuana market thrives as much of the state continues to restrict sales

In 2016, Californians voted to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana. Proponents of Proposition 64, including then-Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, argued that it would generate massive revenue, while decreasing illicit cannabis and drug cartel activity in the state.

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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

Record-setting gas prices show California's worsening energy vulnerabilities

LOS ANGELES — California is getting another reminder of the volatility of its energy supply as shutdowns at several oil refineries have sent gas prices soaring, including to all-time highs Monday in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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Debate set for Gavin Newsom and GOP gubernatorial challenger Brian Dahle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle, R-Bieber, will go head to head later this month in a gubernatorial debate hosted by KQED, the San Francisco radio station announced Monday.

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California suffering through driest 3 years ever recorded, with no relief in sight

LOS ANGELES — California's drought has become the state's driest three-year period on record, surpassing that of 2013-15 — and a fourth dry year is looking increasingly likely, officials said Monday.

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California recall changes signed into law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two recall bills into law on September 30, 2022. The first bill, AB 2582, removed the replacement question of recall elections for local offices. Prior to this bill becoming law, all recall elections in California had two questions: (1) the yes/no question asking voters…

Los Angeles Times

Nobody knows how widespread illegal cannabis grows are in California. So we mapped them

By 2013, illegal cannabis grows were such a destructive environmental force in California that state water regulators decided it was time to go beyond their complaint-driven, piecemeal approach at enforcement.

Los Angeles Times

The reality of legal weed in California: Huge illegal grows, violence, worker exploitation and deaths

At sunset from atop Haystack Butte, the desert floor below shimmers with a thousand lights.

Los Angeles Times

Despite scandals, key California politicians glide toward reelection. Here's why

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California insurance commissioner who billed taxpayers for long-distance living expenses and broke a vow not to accept campaign donations from members of the industry he was elected to regulate.

The Guardian - US

Will Gavin Newsom run for president – and could he win over the Democratic base?

The California governor insists he’s not running – but his recent moves suggest national aspirations

Tribune News Service

Here’s why Newsom wielded veto pen with vigor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent the past week working through a stack of hundreds of bills, signing significant legislation on everything from housing to abortion rights. But he also vetoed more bills than he had in the last two years combined while sending a particular message: Now…

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