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Why Are Some East Bay Voters Receiving 2 Election Ballots?
A June 16 special election for Congress in the 14th District was scheduled after former Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from office.
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Could San Francisco Ban Smoking on Bar Patios?
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Primary 2026: Monday Is Your Last Day to Register Online to Vote. What if You Miss It?
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Former Newsom Campaign Manager on the State of the Governor's Race
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What Is California's ‘Jungle Primary’ — and Why Does It Matter so Much for the Governor’s Race?
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Newsom Unveils Final State Budget Proposal Amid Deep Federal Spending Cuts
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Former Newsom Campaign Manager on the State of the Governor's Race
Former Newsom Campaign Manager on the State of the Governor's Race
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Newsom Unveils Final State Budget Proposal Amid Deep Federal Spending Cuts
Newsom Unveils Final State Budget Proposal Amid Deep Federal Spending Cuts
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Newsom Touts ‘Dominance’ of California in Final Budget Proposal
Newsom Touts ‘Dominance’ of California in Final Budget Proposal
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Why Are Some East Bay Voters Receiving 2 Election Ballots?

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Could San Francisco Ban Smoking on Bar Patios?

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Primary 2026: Monday Is Your Last Day to Register Online to Vote. What if You Miss It?

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Former Newsom Campaign Manager on the State of the Governor's Race

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What Is California's ‘Jungle Primary’ — and Why Does It Matter so Much for the Governor’s Race?

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Newsom Unveils Final State Budget Proposal Amid Deep Federal Spending Cuts

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Newsom Touts ‘Dominance’ of California in Final Budget Proposal

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Former Newsom Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Scheme That Bled Money From Becerra’s Account

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California Lawmakers Raise Alarms After Private Prison Official Named Acting ICE Chief

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