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Byline: KATHLEEN RONAYNE- Associated Press

29 Jan

Unemployment fraud audit creates fresh questions for Newsom

published on January 29, 2021 - 1:01 PM

(AP) — In the face of a new scathing audit about California’s failure to prevent billions in unemployment insurance fraud,

13 Jan

California lifts stay-home order for Sacramento region

published on January 13, 2021 - 1:24 PM

(AP) — California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare

13 Jan

California opens scarce vaccines to those 65 and older

published on - 1:21 PM

(AP) — California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

05 Jan

Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout

published on January 5, 2021 - 12:47 PM

(AP) — Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s

22 Dec

Newsom taps California election chief Padilla for US Senate

published on December 22, 2020 - 11:35 AM

(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Tuesday as the state’s next U.S. senator

11 Dec

California governor taps new senior staff amid tough stretch

published on December 11, 2020 - 1:04 PM

(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is adding seasoned political operatives after recent departures to his inner circle as he

08 Dec

With 2 open seats, Newsom may reshape California politics

published on December 8, 2020 - 12:58 PM

(AP) — Joe Biden’s White House win has made Gov. Gavin Newsom a California kingmaker. When the Democrat president-elect plucked

19 Nov

California’s Newsom still on hot seat for dinner party

published on November 19, 2020 - 2:47 PM

(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week he made a “bad mistake” by attending a friend’s birthday dinner

21 Sep

Supreme Court fight could elevate Kamala Harris’ profile

published on September 21, 2020 - 12:50 PM

(AP) — Kamala Harris is poised to become a leading figure in the Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme

16 Sep

Harris, home in California, gets a look at wildfire damage

published on September 16, 2020 - 12:46 PM

(AP) — Touring wildfire damage Tuesday in her home state, California Sen. Kamala Harris said “ideology should not kick in”

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