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What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022
A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
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Fund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concerns

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 17, 2021
Governor defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
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And the winner in the California recall is? None of the above

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 16, 2021
While Larry Elder led candidates in the California recall election, millions of voters left the question of Newsom's potential replacement blank.
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Full speed ahead on overhauling California recalls

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 15, 2021
The day after Gov. Newsom easily defeated the recall, Democrats began a push to make recalls more difficult.
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Newsom recall: Could 1-and-done strategy backfire?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 23, 2021
If Newsom is recalled, who should take his place? The official line from Democrats is a recommendation to leave that part of the ballot blank.
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Who’s up, who’s down? The Census gives us a new picture of California

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 13, 2021
As California goes, so goes the nation: The U.S. saw its first decline in the white population for the first time since the country’s founding.
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Nowhere to run from climate change: ‘The horror is here’

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 10, 2021
A majority of Californians favor measures that would stem rising global average temperatures, but implementing the changes needed is more complicated.
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Recall money wars: What do Newsom’s million-dollar donors want?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 29, 2021
A new CalMatters analysis shows which of the governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in the California recall election.
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Drawing a blank: No ‘D’ on the ballot for Newsom

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 13, 2021
The same judge who gave recall proponents more time to collect signatures has ruled that the governor won't get “Democrat” listed next to his name on the recall ballot.
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A serious man: Can Kevin Faulconer run for governor without the gimmicks?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 14, 2021
The San Diego Republican insists he’s “getting significant traction” with his policy proposals, arguing that — never mind the sensational media coverage — earnest conversations about policy are what many voters crave.
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