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Landry Fields on John Collins: We have under contract for a long time… We’re excited about him

Chris Kirschner: I asked Landry Fields where the organization stands with John Collins and how they view him long term. "We have him under contract for a long time. He's been a great player for us. He's done great things for us. We're excited about ...

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California leaders vow new gun restrictions after Supreme Court ruling threatens state law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Thursday pledged to work with the governor and lawmakers to pass new gun control legislation “to keep Californians safe” in response to a Supreme Court ruling that weakens requirements to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon in the state.

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George Skelton: California has long been a voice for abortion rights. But there’s a political ring to it

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People often ask me how things have changed at California’s Capitol over the last 60 years. One answer: Politics today is a lot more knee-jerk partisan.

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How California primaries create special interest-fueled races with Democratic infighting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento residents of Senate District 8 received reminders of California’s unusual top-two primary system every time they opened their mailboxes this spring.

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California will investigate why it has the highest gas prices. Here’s what we already know

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Assembly Democrats are forming a select committee to investigate why the state’s $6-per-gallon gas prices are among the nation’s highest.

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Dialysis reform will be on the California ballot yet again. Does it stand a chance?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Once again, California’s largest health care workers union is campaigning for dialysis reform — but they face powerful opponents.

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California has recovered more than $1 billion in fraudulently paid unemployment claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has recovered $1.1 billion in fraudulent payments from federal COVID relief programs, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced Tuesday.

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All 3 suspects in deadly downtown Sacramento gang shootout appear in court

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — All three murder suspects in the downtown Sacramento gang shootout appeared in court on Tuesday, gathering for what will be the defendants’ last hearing until early September.

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Activist raised eyebrows at White House but also awareness of illness affect gay community

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — George Raya had a seat at the table of the historic 1977 White House meeting of the National Gay Task Force, the first time a president invited LGBTQ advocates to discuss the issues their community faced. The then-27-year-old came with an issue in mind: hepatitis.

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4 hospitals united to tackle one of Sacramento’s toughest problems. Here’s what they did

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento’s four hospital systems teamed up with WellSpace Health to tackle a longstanding challenge for the region’s homeless residents: Where can they go to get the conditions needed to recuperate after a hospital visit?

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California lawmakers to investigate steep gas prices, accuse oil companies of 'ripping off' motorists

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With steep gasoline prices still stinging Californians at the pump, Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on Monday announced a legislative inquiry to determine if oil companies are "ripping off" drivers.

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Californians brace for increased health care premiums if federal subsidies expire

SACRAMENTO — For the last two years, Syd Winlock has had a major burden lifted from his surgically repaired shoulder.

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George Skelton: In California, Election Day has become election month

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's ironic that as our cyber-driven world accelerates, election vote counting slows to a crawl. Are we willing to accept that?

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State worker union gets vocal in fight against CalPERS’ office requirements

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A union representative who works at CalPERS is leading one of the most visible fights in California state government against strict in-office requirements amid a new COVID-19 surge.

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Folsom’s historic Negro Bar will undergo a temporary name change from California parks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Parks Commission on Friday voted to temporarily rename Folsom’s lakeside Negro Bar recreation area, changing it at least for the time being to Black Miners Bar.

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George Skelton: The Senate gun safety deal may seem like small potatoes — but it's not

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Politicizing is paying off. And hopefully we're headed for the slippery slope that gun lobbies long have dreaded.

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The Supreme Court limited California’s worker protection law. Will legislature respond?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Supreme Court limited the reach of California’s cornerstone employee-protection law on Wednesday – but action by the state legislature could soften the blow.

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Can I get my flu shot and COVID booster at the same time? Yes, but know your symptoms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A spike in flu cases across the country, along with another COVID-19 surge, is leaving more people vulnerable to catching some form of disease — especially those who aren’t vaccinated.

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California county appointee who posed with Proud Boys while dressed as Santa resigns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Northern California man whose appointment last year to a county commission after posing for photos with a group of Proud Boys stirred controversy resigned this week ahead of his planned removal by local elected leaders.

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Sacramento police chief unveils strategy to turn back increasing gun violence trend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester on Tuesday unveiled her strategy to combat the rising trend of gun violence. It’s a plan designed to rely on data analysis to focus enforcement operations and to use partnerships with community groups to lead intervention efforts and work on the root…

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Rancho fire burns homes in rural Northern California town that saw 2017 mass shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four and a half years after a mass shooting, the tiny Northern California community of Rancho Tehama has been hit with one of the first significant wildfires of 2022.

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George Skelton: Voters paid attention to party affiliation, not positions, in California's statewide primaries

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When running for partisan political office, what usually counts most are simple things campaigns often can't control — especially in a low-profile statewide race.

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Q&A: California lawmaker takes on insurance companies and gets personal about his health

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state Sen. Scott Wiener made a startling revelation at a spring legislative committee hearing: “I was in the hospital. I experienced the most intense abdominal pain that I could even imagine.”

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Can California keep offering cheap health care? Here’s what state network’s new CEO says

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jessica Altman took over in March as chief executive officer of Covered California, and even as she was settling into a new home in Sacramento she also was making the rounds with congressional leaders to drive home just how much Californians want access to health insurance.

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UC Davis graduation abruptly halted during ceremony due to extreme heat, people hospitalized

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The University of California, Davis graduation ceremony was abruptly cut short Friday morning after extreme heat left six people hospitalized.

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