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Caitlyn Jenner’s collapse, other nuggets hiding in Calif. recall candidates’ tax returns
With five years of tax returns for each of the candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said the 2021 recall was going to be boring?
July 20, 2021
When will we get new Congressional, legislative boundaries? It’s complicated. Here’s why.
California's Redistricting Commission has called on the California Supreme Court for two extra weeks to submit the final Congressional and state legislative maps. That could turn the state's June Primary into a July Primary.
July 19, 2021
Elder, Faulconer launch legal salvos over recall ballot issues
Dr. Shirley Weber, California's top elections official, has quickly become "the woman to sue" if you're on the recall ballot.
July 20, 2021
Faulconer wants to go ‘mano a mano’ with Newsom in recall debates
Kevin Faulconer, the former San Diego Mayor and GOP gubernatorial contender, tendered a one-on-one debate challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.
July 19, 2021
The first list of qualified Calif. recall candidates is here. Here’s the big name missing.
Saturday, California's Secretary of State issued the first of two lists announcing the field of qualified candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom via the recall process.
July 18, 2021
The rise and fall of “OnlyFans Congressional Candidates”
Fundraising appeals dripping in desperation for retweets, shares, and small dollar donations worked well for Valley Democrats in the Trump era. Now? Not so much.
July 15, 2021
Judge: Newsom will appear without Democrat label on recall ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom will face voters on Sept. 14 with no party preference on the ballot, a Sacramento judge ruled, finding arguments to excuse a paperwork flub unpersuasive.
July 12, 2021
Newsom’s recall spending spree prompts a word of warning – from Jerry Brown
As Gov. Gavin Newsom engages in recall-centric retail therapy, his predecessor is joining the pile-on that California's historic spending spree is "shortsighted."
July 12, 2021
Porn star Mary Carey pulls out of Calif. recall race
"It's going to be a very un-happy ending for California," the former porn star said on Saturday while delivering the news.
July 10, 2021
Pitching homeless plan, John Cox swings through Fresno with 8-foot trash ball in tow
California gubernatorial candidate John Cox swung through Fresno for the second time in his campaign to address his plan to curb the homelessness crisis in the state.
July 7, 2021