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I asked California candidate for governor Tom Steyer how he would grade Gavin Newsom for his two terms as governor. He would not. "I haven't followed it closely enough to give him a grade."

I asked California candidate for governor Tom Steyer how he would grade Gavin Newsom for his two terms as governor. He would not. "I haven't followed it closely enough to give him a grade."

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Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told me if Texas didn’t move forward, California would have “no need” to change Congressional maps. Apparently, that’s out the window.

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told me if Texas didn’t move forward, California would have “no need” to change Congressional maps. Apparently, that’s out the window.

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California Assembly is having an oversight hearing on the state’s oil and gas situation coupled with impact of war in Iran. California lost two oil refineries this year. Average gas price statewide is now more than $6. Newsom administration energy officials are up first.. 🧵

California Assembly is having an oversight hearing on the state’s oil and gas situation coupled with impact of war in Iran. California lost two oil refineries this year. Average gas price statewide is now more than $6. Newsom administration energy officials are up first.. 🧵

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s memorial service is a rare, bipartisan moment in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff are among the first lawmakers to walk in. They’re followed by several Republican state lawmakers and members of Congress.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s memorial service is a rare, bipartisan moment in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff are among the first lawmakers to walk in. They’re followed by several Republican state lawmakers and members of Congress.

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Midtown Sacramento waking up to a mess this morning. A huge tree fell into a house and ripped up the sidewalk on 23rd and I

Midtown Sacramento waking up to a mess this morning. A huge tree fell into a house and ripped up the sidewalk on 23rd and I

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Criminal justice, labor, and community organizations along with some Democratic lawmakers are having a NO on Prop 36 rally. Isaac G. Bryan kicks off the energetic event. Group is urging CA Voters to reject measure that would raise penalties for drug and theft crimes. 🧵

Criminal justice, labor, and community organizations along with some Democratic lawmakers are having a NO on Prop 36 rally. Isaac G. Bryan kicks off the energetic event. Group is urging CA Voters to reject measure that would raise penalties for drug and theft crimes. 🧵

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The President of the California Public Utilities Commission is testifying in CA Senate Energy, Utilities & Communication committee hearing. This comes after the CPUC approved numerous rate hikes in 2024 and as CA utility rates skyrocket, outpacing inflation 🧵

The President of the California Public Utilities Commission is testifying in CA Senate Energy, Utilities & Communication committee hearing. This comes after the CPUC approved numerous rate hikes in 2024 and as CA utility rates skyrocket, outpacing inflation 🧵

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An example right now of what journalists face in the California State Senate. Right now the state’s leaders are here for the state of the judiciary. The chamber is packed. Here’s an empty desk that press used to have, that I would be kicked out of if I tried to sit there now.

An example right now of what journalists face in the California State Senate. Right now the state’s leaders are here for the state of the judiciary. The chamber is packed. Here’s an empty desk that press used to have, that I would be kicked out of if I tried to sit there now.

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Gov. Newsom today signed new partnership with tech giants to ramp up AI education in California HS and college classrooms. It’s at zero cost to the taxpayer. The governor couldn’t speak immediately to savings with specific contracts, but overall expects it to be in billions.

Gov. Newsom today signed new partnership with tech giants to ramp up AI education in California HS and college classrooms. It’s at zero cost to the taxpayer. The governor couldn’t speak immediately to savings with specific contracts, but overall expects it to be in billions.

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Big turnout at the CA Capitol for Jay Leno and the proposed state law he’s backing to exempt classic cars from rolling smog checks. Of 30 million cars in CA, Sen. Senator Shannon Grove says 1% would be included in the classic car definition exemption.

Big turnout at the CA Capitol for Jay Leno and the proposed state law he’s backing to exempt classic cars from rolling smog checks. Of 30 million cars in CA, Sen. Senator Shannon Grove says 1% would be included in the classic car definition exemption.

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🧵 California’s fast food council is meeting this morning in Sacramento. It’s the council’s second meeting ever. They’re expected to pick an executive officer and take public comment now three months into CA’s fast food minimum wage law.

🧵 California’s fast food council is meeting this morning in Sacramento. It’s the council’s second meeting ever. They’re expected to pick an executive officer and take public comment now three months into CA’s fast food minimum wage law.

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"Without funding, it doesn't go anywhere." It's been two years since CA voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 36 to ramp up penalties for repeat thieves and drug dealers. Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper criticized state leaders for not doing more for the will of the voters

"Without funding, it doesn't go anywhere." It's been two years since CA voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 36 to ramp up penalties for repeat thieves and drug dealers. Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper criticized state leaders for not doing more for the will of the voters

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"This scandal is not completely resolved... there is this specter of these unknowns that swirl around Xavier Becerra..." A powerful firm with business ties to those facing federal charges for stealing Becerra's campaign funds launched a new campaign to help his bid for CA gov:

"This scandal is not completely resolved... there is this specter of these unknowns that swirl around Xavier Becerra..." A powerful firm with business ties to those facing federal charges for stealing Becerra's campaign funds launched a new campaign to help his bid for CA gov:

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Is California's first in the nation fast-food council going away? Taxpayers are still funding staff for the council that's been without a leader for a year and hasn't met since 2024. Gov. Newsom told me he hopes to appoint the council's next leader before he leaves office.

Is California's first in the nation fast-food council going away? Taxpayers are still funding staff for the council that's been without a leader for a year and hasn't met since 2024. Gov. Newsom told me he hopes to appoint the council's next leader before he leaves office.

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"I feel like the state needs to be ready for a mass exodus." The warning from the president of SEIU local 1000, the largest state workers union, if Gov. Newsom orders state workers back to the office July 1:

"I feel like the state needs to be ready for a mass exodus." The warning from the president of SEIU local 1000, the largest state workers union, if Gov. Newsom orders state workers back to the office July 1:

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California's Secretary of State says we likely won't know the results of the governor's race on election night. "We've got 60 candidates. That in itself is historic... There's so much going on," California Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me.

California's Secretary of State says we likely won't know the results of the governor's race on election night. "We've got 60 candidates. That in itself is historic... There's so much going on," California Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me.

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The way CALeg and Gov. Newsom quickly took the CA Department of Education away from the elected Superintendent and gave the power to the governor-- was that Democratic? Assembly Education Chair Dr. Darshana Patel defended it. "The timing is never going to be good for this"

The way CALeg and Gov. Newsom quickly took the CA Department of Education away from the elected Superintendent and gave the power to the governor-- was that Democratic? Assembly Education Chair Dr. Darshana Patel defended it. "The timing is never going to be good for this"

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Despite a push to stop it, registered sex offenders and people convicted of sex crimes against children will still be able to run for and hold public office in California. Two bills that unanimously passed the CA Assembly earlier this year hit a snag in the CA Senate today:

Despite a push to stop it, registered sex offenders and people convicted of sex crimes against children will still be able to run for and hold public office in California. Two bills that unanimously passed the CA Assembly earlier this year hit a snag in the CA Senate today:

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JUST IN: Gov. Newsom says he’s been aware of apparent threat of Iranian drone strikes on California. He says he activated the state emergency operations center when war started. “Drone issues have always been top of mind,” he says.

JUST IN: Gov. Newsom says he’s been aware of apparent threat of Iranian drone strikes on California. He says he activated the state emergency operations center when war started. “Drone issues have always been top of mind,” he says.

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"Quite frankly I wish the people who dreamed this up in the governor's office talked to me about it." California's public schools chief Tony Thurmond says he was completely left out of decision to hand all power over the Department of Education to the governor.

"Quite frankly I wish the people who dreamed this up in the governor's office talked to me about it." California's public schools chief Tony Thurmond says he was completely left out of decision to hand all power over the Department of Education to the governor.

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Wow— Jenifer Siebel Newsom—CA’s First Partner and Gov’s wife— scolds California Capitol press corps for not asking on topic questions at a Planned Parenthood press conference. “You don’t seem to care.” Most of the journalists in the room —repping AP to NY Times —were women.

Wow— Jenifer Siebel Newsom—CA’s First Partner and Gov’s wife— scolds California Capitol press corps for not asking on topic questions at a Planned Parenthood press conference. “You don’t seem to care.” Most of the journalists in the room —repping AP to NY Times —were women.

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Jay Leno spent the day at the CA Capitol, pushing to exempt classic cars from smog checks. I asked him why —with everything else going on— he’s using his influence on this. “I don’t want the Hot Rod business, or mechanical business, to leave the way the film business did..”

Jay Leno spent the day at the CA Capitol, pushing to exempt classic cars from smog checks. I asked him why —with everything else going on— he’s using his influence on this. “I don’t want the Hot Rod business, or mechanical business, to leave the way the film business did..”

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Gov. Newsom tells reporters that his wife’s family friends were victims in the avalanche in Tahoe. He noted his son was also in the area at the time. He said he’s been back and forth with the Sheriff on the situation:

Gov. Newsom tells reporters that his wife’s family friends were victims in the avalanche in Tahoe. He noted his son was also in the area at the time. He said he’s been back and forth with the Sheriff on the situation:

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Will ballot counting in California be faster in this election than in the past? “A lot of it depends on what we get in advance,” Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me. “If we get massive turn out on Election Day, we’ve got to count every vote.”

Will ballot counting in California be faster in this election than in the past? “A lot of it depends on what we get in advance,” Secretary of State Shirley Weber told me. “If we get massive turn out on Election Day, we’ve got to count every vote.”

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On a scale from 1-10, how prepared is Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics? "6-7" says State Sen.Ben Allen He helps lead a special CALeg committee focused on the games. He says the World Cup has helped with prep:

On a scale from 1-10, how prepared is Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics? "6-7" says State Sen.Ben Allen He helps lead a special CALeg committee focused on the games. He says the World Cup has helped with prep:

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California's Dept. of Education is set to be overseen by the governor instead of the elected public schools chief. Assembly Education Chair Dr. Darshana Patel couldn't guarantee this will improve outcomes but said change is needed. "What we're doing right now isn't working."

California's Dept. of Education is set to be overseen by the governor instead of the elected public schools chief. Assembly Education Chair Dr. Darshana Patel couldn't guarantee this will improve outcomes but said change is needed. "What we're doing right now isn't working."

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The man behind the billionaire tax in California is unconvinced billionaires are actually leaving the state. Gov. Newsom told me he personally knows at least a dozen. "Their claims are entirely fabricated, there is absolutely no evidence.." SEIU-UHW Pres. Dave Regan told me

The man behind the billionaire tax in California is unconvinced billionaires are actually leaving the state. Gov. Newsom told me he personally knows at least a dozen. "Their claims are entirely fabricated, there is absolutely no evidence.." SEIU-UHW Pres. Dave Regan told me

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Steve Hilton says he doesn’t expect to be locked out of the race for California Governor. He says he doesn’t mind which Democrat he faces whether it’s Xavier Becerra or Tom Steyer. “The argument will be the same: change, or more of the same.”

Steve Hilton says he doesn’t expect to be locked out of the race for California Governor. He says he doesn’t mind which Democrat he faces whether it’s Xavier Becerra or Tom Steyer. “The argument will be the same: change, or more of the same.”

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Dana Williamson's attorney told reporters she's not helping in any investigation into Gavin Newsom or Xavier Becerra as part of today's plea deal. I asked him how so many of her charges were dropped. He said negotiations were extremely respectful, with a lot of back and forth:

Dana Williamson's attorney told reporters she's not helping in any investigation into Gavin Newsom or Xavier Becerra as part of today's plea deal. I asked him how so many of her charges were dropped. He said negotiations were extremely respectful, with a lot of back and forth:

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"Our message is extraordinarily simple: makes it harder to raise taxes." Jon Coupal with HJTA.org says he won't pull the Local Taxpayer Protection Act from California's November ballot. "California is a tax producing machine," Coupal told me. "Where is that money going?"

"Our message is extraordinarily simple: makes it harder to raise taxes." Jon Coupal with HJTA.org says he won't pull the Local Taxpayer Protection Act from California's November ballot. "California is a tax producing machine," Coupal told me. "Where is that money going?"

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"When I go to a restaurant, I don't need to meet the chef." Here's how California Assembly Elections Chair Gail Pellerin responded to repeated questions about who is responsible for CA's proposed Congressional maps. CALeg Democratic leaders refuse to say who exactly.

"When I go to a restaurant, I don't need to meet the chef." Here's how California Assembly Elections Chair Gail Pellerin responded to repeated questions about who is responsible for CA's proposed Congressional maps. CALeg Democratic leaders refuse to say who exactly.

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