SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to spend $19 million promoting California and dispelling “myths driven by misinformation and political rhetoric” in a marketing campaign that would run through the final months …
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Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Despite a plea from the head of the California Democratic Party for underperforming candidates to drop out of the governor’s race, all but one of the party’s top hopefuls spurned …
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Trump fires Kristi Noem, ending her turbulent reign heading Homeland Security
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — In a major shakeup of the agency at the center of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, President Trump announced Thursday that he was replacing embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, …
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Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A federal panel reviewing President Trump’s plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project, the chairman said as …
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Too many Democrats in California governor’s race? That’s a great thing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own running for governor, potentially allowing two MAGA Republicans to advance to the …
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California legislators introduce bill package to address wildfires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms. …
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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution Wednesday designed to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, as the Trump administration accelerates its military campaign in a conflict that has …
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Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAUSTIN, Texas — James Talarico did not mention President Trump when he greeted exuberant supporters at his primary night celebration. But the newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now …
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L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLos Angeles cannabis businesses that owe back taxes wouldn’t have to pay late fees and interest under an “amnesty” program proposed by the City Council. To qualify, the businesses would …
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Israel believes Iran war could last months, testing U.S. resolve
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — U.S. and Israeli officials are privately casting doubt on projections from the Trump administration that the war with Iran could end within a matter of weeks — instead warning …