Gavin Newsom Doesn’t Believe Trump Will Block National Abortion Ban

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Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more

Californians Split On Ballot Measure On Homelessness Crisis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters were split in early returns over a statewide ballot measure touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as a necessary step to tackle the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 would be the first major update to the state’s mental health system in 20 years. The measure needs a simple majority … Read more

Republicans Launch Another Recall Attempt Against California Gov. Newsom

Another effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom is underway, just three years after a previous attempt to oust the Democrat from office crashed and burned with voters. The plan to serve the governor with official recall papers Monday was first reported by Politico. The group behind the effort, Rescue California, shared the article on … Read more

Gavin Newsom Says Democrats Have Improved Their Messaging Against The GOP

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McDonald’s, Chipotle prepare for fast-food worker battles in 2024

Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images There will be no fooling California fast-food workers come April 1. That’s the day they can honestly believe the minimum wage in the Golden State will jump to $20 an hour from $16, and only in that sector. The pay raise exclusive for that workforce, estimated … Read more