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Gavin Newsom Cites Dubious Evidence That His Lockdowns Saved California's Economy

The governor made these claims on Monday while also putting a February 2023 end date on the state's emergency public health order.

Reason · Oct 18, 2022

She joined Charles Manson’s cult and became a murderer. Should she be forgiven?

Patricia Krenwinkel has sought parole more than a dozen times. She was denied, again, just last week, Graig Graziosi reports

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Weinstein defense can use governor’s wife’s email at trial

A judge at the trial of Harvey Weinstein is allowing the defense to talk about an email that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, sent to Weinstein two years after the film mogul allegedly raped her

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

California governor blocks Charles Manson follower's parole

California’s governor has blocked the parole of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, more than five decades after she scrawled “Helter Skelter” on a wall using the blood of one of their victims

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

Election Legislation Weekly Digest: October 14, 2022

Here is our weekly round-up on election-related legislation. In it, you’ll find the following information: 

Ballotpedia · Oct 14, 2022

Cannabis Enforcement Task Force Destroys $15M In Illegal Marijuana As CA Gov. & AG Crack Down On Criminal Operations

California governor Gavin Newsom’s recently established Unified Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in an effort to crack down on illegal marijuana operations, which have been an ongoing problem in the state for a while now.

Benzinga · Oct 14, 2022

California's Housing Policy Fight Is Flipping Traditional Political Alliances

Democrats are in favor of reducing the power of government over property owners, while Republicans want bureaucrats to rule.

Reason · Oct 14, 2022

A California measure would tax the rich to fund electric vehicles. Why is the governor against it?

Proposition 30 would raise up to $5bn annually to help buy zero-emission cars, trucks and buses; Newsom calls it a ‘Trojan horse’

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 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 13, 2022

Democrats hoping Biden can provide West Coast election boost

President Joe Biden’s visit to California and Oregon this week comes close to Election Day and shows how Democrats are calling in reinforcements in states that are typically afterthoughts for the party

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022