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Editorial: Give voters a chance to fix California’s recall system

California is on the verge of losing a golden opportunity to finally fix its problematic recall rules.

Los Angeles Times

Climate change is shifting state views on nuclear power

In many of the states with the nation’s most aggressive climate goals, officials are investing millions of dollars to save the power source that was long the No. 1 target of many environmental activists: nuclear plants.

Tribune News Service

Fact check: Would Californians have saved $2,400 if the gas tax were suspended in January?

California Senate and Assembly Republicans gathered on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday to call out Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers for what they described as 100 days of inaction on suspending the gas tax. Republicans have pushed for the measure since January.

Tribune News Service

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Lawsuits challenge Bay Area oil refineries’ switch to biofuels

With the planet warming at an unsustainable rate, two large Bay Area oil refineries are switching to liquid biofuels production — a seemingly cleaner alternative than fossil fuels. But those plans instead have run afoul of environmental groups that have filed lawsuits to bring the transition to a halt.

Tribune News Service

Did California learn anything from the last drought? 'Gambling' with water continues

The governor of California stood in a patch of dry brown grass as he made his proclamation:

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Newsom’s $400 vehicle rebate idea is unfair and unwise. He should drop it already

With the June 15 state budget deadline looming and after more than two months of debate, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are still in a standoff over the best way to provide relief to Californians struggling with the biggest jump in consumer prices in 40 years.

Los Angeles Times

Journalist Yashar Ali files defamation suit against Los Angeles Magazine

LOS ANGELES — Journalist Yashar Ali has filed a defamation lawsuit against Los Angeles Magazine one year after the publication ran a nearly 6,000-word feature that he says labeled him as someone who “backstabbed his friends to get ahead” and mischaracterized his journalistic standards.

Los Angeles Times

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With a triumphant primary win, Newsom eyes the road ahead

Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared as unconcerned with the primary election Tuesday as most Californians.

Los Angeles Times

How the pandemic and the economy have turned the car market on its head

The lot at the new Hello Mazda of San Diego dealership in the city's Kearny Mesa neighborhood is a microcosm of all the unpredictable things that have upended the car market.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Gavin Newsom won big in California. Could he be president?

Yes, of course, Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for re-election. But after he trounced his nearest competitor by nearly 40 points in Tuesday’s California primary, could he have something loftier on his mind? Like running for president?

Tribune News Service

California wants to slash insulin prices by becoming a drugmaker. Can it succeed?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is diving into the prescription drug business, attempting to achieve what no other state has done: produce its own brand of generic insulin and sell it at below-market prices to people with diabetes like Sabrina Caudillo.

Tribune News Service

Primary sends mixed signals in heavily Democratic California

California is a Democratic fortress, but Tuesday’s primary election may have revealed some cracks

The Independent UK

California tells San Francisco, Valley farmers to halt water diversions as drought worsens

State regulators have ordered the city of San Francisco and scores of San Joaquin Valley farmers to stop pulling water from Valley rivers, the latest sign of worsening conditions in California’s drought.

Tribune News Service

Cannabis Reg. Update: GOP And DEM Officials Quarrel Over Marijuana, New Legalization Efforts In MS, CA, PA & LA

Connecticut Gov. Lamont’s GOP Opponent Calls For Attorney General Investigation After Tweet and Song Celebrating Legal Marijuana

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Automakers side with California in lawsuit over climate change, tailpipe emissions

California’s fight to regain its leadership role on regulating carbon emissions from automotive tailpipes is getting help from an unlikely ally: the car industry.

Los Angeles Times

California leaders move to enshrine abortion, contraceptive rights in state Constitution

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic legislative leaders, hoping to solidify the long-term right in California to abortions and contraceptives, will introduce a bill Wednesday asking voters to enshrine those protections in the state Constitution.

The Guardian - US

Progressive DA recalled in California elections with high stakes – and low turnout

Themes of inequality, crime, and rising cost of living dominated races, but experts call turnout a stark sign of political apathy

Chicago Sun-Times

Chesa Boudin, San Francisco DA raised by radicals in Hyde Park, ousted in heated recall

Political experts say the political newcomer who narrowly won in 2019 was in the crosshairs of outside forces that made him an easy target for public frustration.

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Al Jazeera

2022 Midterms: Seven state primaries shape US legislative races

Voters went to the polls in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota primaries.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Not everything should go to the ballot. Lawmakers, do your job

November elections often leave California voters contending with too much of a good thing: a heap of propositions that clutter the ballot. Remember 2016, when the ballot had 17 measures, including two on the death penalty and another two on plastic bags?

The Independent UK

Newsom wins California primary, is big favorite in November

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a little-known Republican state senator in the November general election

Los Angeles Times

California primary sends Newsom, Republican Brian Dahle to November governor’s race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom took a large step toward reelection Tuesday after crushing a crowded field of scarcely known challengers in California’s statewide primary, and will face off against a conservative Northern California Republican, state Sen. Brian Dahle.

Los Angeles Times

Gov. Newsom likely to advance as California primary returns come in

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to romp over his scarcely known challengers in Tuesday’s primary election and emerge with a good chance at winning reelection in November, though the size of his first-round victory is unclear immediately following the closing of polls in California.

Los Angeles Times

Gov. Newsom advances to November as California primary returns come in

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom took a large step toward reelection Tuesday after quickly besting a crowded field of scarcely known challengers in the primary, though the size of his first-round victory was unclear immediately following the closing of polls in California.

Los Angeles Times

Voting underway in California’s primary election with low turnout: ‘It’s been slow’

LOS ANGELES — Voters took to the polls throughout California on Tuesday in a primary election that will help determine Los Angeles’ next mayor and prove a test for San Francisco’s progressive prosecutor.

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