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Texas massacre leads Newsom, Democrats to promise fast gun control action

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom and top legislative Democrats pledged Wednesday to expedite more than a dozen bills aimed at reducing gun violence in California, promising to quickly pass laws that would allow private citizens to sue firearm manufacturers and distributors as well as require school officials to investigate…

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Gavin Newsom survived a California recall. Is he a lock to win another term?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last time Gavin Newsom’s name was on the ballot in California, he faced dozens of opponents in a chaotic recall election that drew national attention and was sparked by opposition to his handling of the pandemic.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls inaction on gun violence a ‘choice’ after Texas school shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom called out Republicans Tuesday for inaction on the issue of gun control, saying the party “won’t do a damn thing” in a series of tweets hours after a shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 18 children and one teacher dead.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022

Sacramento ‘Gas for Guns Buyback’ runs out of incentives in 45 minutes due to massive demand

Among the firearms handed in were an assault weapon and numerous components for untraceable home-made ‘ghost guns’

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

Kaiser behavioral health care on the hot seat after California complaints

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an unexpected move, the California Department of Mental Health Care informed Kaiser Permanente that it will be examining whether the company is providing adequate mental health care services to its 9.4 million California members.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

George Skelton: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Except for governor, the most important statewide elective office in California is attorney general. And there'll be a pivotal vote on the job in the June 7 primary.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

California lawmakers kill plans to ban oil drilling in state-controlled waters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Facing fierce opposition from California’s powerful oil industry and trade unions, legislation to close down operations on three offshore oil rigs off the Orange County coast failed Thursday to win passage in a state Senate committee, seven months after a major spill fouled the beaches and wetlands…

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

Gov. Newsom’s inflation relief package could drive up prices even more, experts say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An $18.1 billion inflation relief package proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will put salve on key pain points for Californians most affected by rising gas and grocery prices but also likely will cause prices to tick up just a tad more, leading economists say.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

In rural California, Republican Brian Dahle plants the seeds of a campaign for governor

BIEBER, Calif. — With no water to irrigate his crops, Brian Dahle's success as a farmer depends heavily on the whims of rain clouds drifting over the grassy valleys and frostbitten mountains of California's northeastern frontier.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022

FEMA turned down California county’s request for wildfire aid. Residents beg Biden for help

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tobi Magdison wants President Joe Biden to “keep to your promise” to the wildfire victims of El Dorado County. Candace Tyler wants to know why she and other fire victims have been overlooked by the federal government.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022