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For Newsom’s Recall Challengers, Communication Is Key

May 29, 2021
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A formidable task lies ahead for the ballooning number of candidates aiming to run against Gov. Gavin Newsom in California’s upcoming recall election: How do they reach the state’s 22 million voters as quickly and effectively as possible? One obvious answer—social media—is only part of the overall strategy. “A recall election happens during a compressed period…

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Here We Go Again: Gavin Newsom’s $12 Billion Fix for California

May 12, 2021
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Now that the Recall Newsom Campaign is gaining some serious momentum, our governor has devised yet another one of his classic smoke-and-mirrors plans to once again try to fool the public into thinking that he really is going to do something for our state as opposed to promoting himself. His latest feel-good proposal was outlined…

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Newsom Signals Possible End to Most Mask-Wearing Mandates

May 12, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—With California planning to lift COVID-19 restrictions on business activity and gatherings on June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week the state’s mask-wearing mandate will be mostly lifted as well—but not entirely. Speaking to Fox11 on May 10, Newsom said the state will continue to make recommendations for mask-wearing in select circumstances. But…

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California Governor Expands Drought Emergency Declaration to 41 Counties

May 11, 2021
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday extended a drought emergency declaration to most of California amid what he called “acute water supply shortages” in northern and central parts of the state. The drought declaration now includes a total of 41 of California’s 58 counties, which will cover some 30 percent of approximately 40 million California residents….

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Recall Petitions Pick Up Steam in California After Newsom Effort Sees Results

May 8, 2021
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Convicted murderers facing parole instead of life in prison, a rise in homeless encampments bringing danger to local residents, and failed public school policies: these are just a few reasons some Californians say they want to recall their elected officials. Since the campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully gathered enough verified signatures to qualify…

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Wine Bar Owner Faces Criminal Charges Over COVID-19 Violations

May 5, 2021
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A wine bar owner in Santa Barbara County is facing four criminal charges for keeping his business open during the state’s pandemic restrictions, making him one of the few business owners in California formally charged by the state for defying Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home orders. Kurt Hixenbaugh, 49, and his wife, Dawn, have owned Vino…

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76000 California Violent, Repeat Felons Get Earlier Releases

May 1, 2021
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California is giving 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, the opportunity to leave prison earlier.

Proposed Bill to ID Recall Petitioners Withdrawn From California Senate

April 22, 2021
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Proposed legislation that would have allowed California politicians facing the threat of recall to identify and contact petition signers has been shelved. Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), who authored Senate Bill 663 (SB 663), pulled it from consideration on April 20. The proposed legislation would have given politicians access to the personal information of petition signers…

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California Governor Declares Drought Emergency in 2 Counties

April 21, 2021
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in Mendocino and Sonoma counties on April 21 due to drought conditions. The emergency declaration marks the second year of drought conditions in the Golden State. Newsom’s emergency order directs state agencies to inform Californians about drought conditions and encourage water conservation. Newsom made the…

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California’s Newsom Declares Drought Emergency in 2 Counties

April 21, 2021
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Mendocino and Sonoma counties on April 21 because of drought conditions. The declaration marks the second year of drought conditions in the Golden State. Newsom’s emergency order directs state agencies to inform Californians about the conditions and encourage water conservation. Newsom used Lake Mendocino as…

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