Newsom calls special session of California legislature to prepare for Trump's second term
4 months, 1 week ago

Newsom calls special session of California legislature to prepare for Trump's second term

Salon  

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants a firewall to defend Californians during Donald Trump's second term, and he isn’t wasting time building it. Once one of the president-elect's most visible critics during his first term, Newsom announced a special session of the California legislature ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Newsom said the session would focus on shoring up protections for women, LGBTQ+ people and immigrants before Trump takes office. “We will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.” Newsom’s public feuds with Trump and Trump’s petty desire to punish the state led to multiple battles over healthcare funding, immigrant detention facilities, and disaster relief.

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Newsom threatens to veto immigration enforcement bill again
1 month ago

Newsom threatens to veto immigration enforcement bill again

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom’s office said this week that he would veto a bill for a second time that sought to restrict the state prison system’s ability to coordinate with federal immigration authorities attempting to deport felons. Newsom’s effort to use the bill to reject the GOP’s image of California as a “sanctuary state” for all immigrants, including those with felony records, …

California Approves $50M To Protect Immigrants, Defend State Against Trump Admin
1 month, 1 week ago

California Approves $50M To Protect Immigrants, Defend State Against Trump Admin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president’s mass-deportation plans. Gavin Newsom after arriving on Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. via Associated …

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration
1 month, 1 week ago

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

Deccan Chronicle  

Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.One of the laws allocates $25 million for the state Department of Justice to fight legal battles against the federal government, and another sets aside $25 million in part for legal …

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration
1 month, 1 week ago

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president’s mass-deportation plans. Newsom signed a $2.5 billion package for fire relief into law last month to help fund the state’s disaster response including evacuations, sheltering survivors and …

Newsom heads to D.C. to meet with Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Newsom heads to D.C. to meet with Trump

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom left California on Tuesday for Washington to meet with President Trump, administration officials and members of Congress about federal disaster aid in response to the Los Angeles County wildfires. Trump previously threatened to withhold wildfire aid unless his conditions were met, but appeared to relent and pledged to work with California when he visited the state last month …

Newsom approves millions for immigrant aid and lawsuits against Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Newsom approves millions for immigrant aid and lawsuits against Trump

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday authorizing $50 million to finance court battles against the Trump administration and to support legal services for immigrants. In a signing message, Newsom said the money to “bolster funding for legal services programs that are vital to safeguarding the civil rights of California’s most vulnerable residents” is not intended to be used for undocumented immigrants …

Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans — displaced from their homes and fearful for the future — deserve to see all of us working in their best interests to ensure a fast recovery and rebuild.” The blazes have scrambled plans by Newsom and the Democratic-led Legislature for a special session to quickly approve millions of dollars …

Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response as L.A. burns
2 months ago

Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response as L.A. burns

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom asked legislative leaders Monday to approve at least $2.5 billion in response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County — a move that expands the focus of the special session in the California Capitol beyond strictly fighting President-elect Donald Trump. “California is organizing a Marshall Plan to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger — including …

Gavin Newsom and California Democrats reach $50M deal to Trump-proof the state
2 months ago

Gavin Newsom and California Democrats reach $50M deal to Trump-proof the state

Politico  

“This funding agreement cements California’s readiness to serve as a bulwark against Trump’s extremist agenda,” said Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat who’s expressed interest in one day replacing Rep. Nancy Pelosi, in a statement. That would give Newsom time to sign the deal before Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 and shift focus away from the session’s …

Gavin Newsom invites Trump to California as death toll rises amid massive wildfires; ‘Not politicizing a human tragedy’
2 months ago

Gavin Newsom invites Trump to California as death toll rises amid massive wildfires; ‘Not politicizing a human tragedy’

Hindustan Times  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has invited President-elect Donald Trump to visit California. Gavin Newsom called on Donald Trump to visit destruction site in California He accused Newsom of being responsible for the wildfires that are destroying the Los Angeles region and said that Newsom disapproved of the water restoration declaration that would have allowed additional water to enter California. Newsome …

Trump and Newsom are feuding over LA wildfires. It's nothing new
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2 months ago

Trump and Newsom are feuding over LA wildfires. It's nothing new

Salon  

Perhaps no two politicians in the United States are such consistent and bitter rivals as President-elect Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom urged Trump to keep things civil, slamming him for trying to “politicize” the blaze before inviting him to visit the fire-torn state. Still, Newsom gave Trump a warm welcome later that year when the president came …

Despite revenue increase, Newsom plans to pull from California’s rainy day reserves
2 months, 1 week ago

Despite revenue increase, Newsom plans to pull from California’s rainy day reserves

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom delivers a briefing of his proposed 2025-26 state budget at Cal State Stanislaus, in Turlock on Monday. Gavin Newsom touted higher than expected tax revenues and a “modest surplus” in an unconventional preview of his $322.2 billion spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, but his office said he still plans to pull money from the state’s rainy …

California lawmakers launch plot to Trump-proof state laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

California lawmakers launch plot to Trump-proof state laws

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers headed back to the state Capitol Monday to begin …

California Kicks Off Effort To 'Trump-Proof' State Laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

California Kicks Off Effort To 'Trump-Proof' State Laws

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. State Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will protect the state’s immigration population, while Newsom last week unveiled a proposal to revive a …

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
3 months, 2 weeks ago

California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a special session to protect the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency. “But when there is overreach, when lives are threatened, when rights and freedoms are targeted, we will take action.” Democratic Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel on Monday introduced legislation …

Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom says a legal fund will allow California to immediately file lawsuits and defend against litigation from the Trump administration. State lawmakers will gavel in a special session Monday focused on a proposed $25-million litigation fund to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated attacks on California policies on civil rights, climate change and abortion access. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel introduced …

In special session, California lawmakers try to balance taking on Trump with problems like cost of living
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In special session, California lawmakers try to balance taking on Trump with problems like cost of living

LA Times  

Legislative leaders at the special session in Sacramento tried to balance their concerns about a second Trump term with issues such as the rising cost of living. “Because here in the Golden State, we fight to lift up every person, no matter your background, no matter your skin color, who you are, who you love and how you identify.” As …

California voters shifted toward Trump. Should the governor’s race be about fighting him?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

California voters shifted toward Trump. Should the governor’s race be about fighting him?

LA Times  

Rob Bonta speaks at a news conference in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on Nov. 7. If Trump jeopardizes your safety and well-being: I’ll be there.” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who entered the governor’s race last year, said the state would fight any efforts by the Trump administration to undo LGBTQ+ student protections …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies
4 months ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. The trip comes days after Newsom called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to protect California’s liberal policies ahead of Trump’s return to office in January. He said Newsom was “stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again.’” California won against most of the …

Newsom heads to D.C. to lobby for California’s wish list before Trump takes over
4 months ago

Newsom heads to D.C. to lobby for California’s wish list before Trump takes over

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom is involved in a highly visible effort to shield California from the second edition of the Trump presidency. Gavin Newsom is heading to Washington this week to push for the Biden administration to safeguard some marquee California programs on the environment and disaster funding. The move is the latest in the governor’s highly visible effort to shield California …

'Insane': Trump lashes out at California governor over plan to Trump-proof state laws
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4 months, 1 week ago

'Insane': Trump lashes out at California governor over plan to Trump-proof state laws

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Friday attacked California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to safeguard the state's progressive policies from the incoming Republican administration. The Democratic governor called for the session a day after the former president defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential race, and he said legislators were ready to "Trump-proof" state laws and approve more funding …

California Governor Gavin Newsom calls special session to prepare fight against Trump measures
4 months, 1 week ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom calls special session to prepare fight against Trump measures

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday called a special legislative …

Trump blasts Newsom’s plan to shield California from the next White House
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4 months, 1 week ago

Trump blasts Newsom’s plan to shield California from the next White House

LA Times  

Then-President Trump participates in a briefing on wildfires with California Gov. “Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account on Friday, with his oft-used nickname for the state’s Democratic governor. Trump wrote that Newsom “is using the term ‘Trump-Proof’ as a way of stopping all of the GREAT things that …

Gavin Newsom’s quest to ‘Trump-proof’ California enrages incoming president
4 months, 1 week ago

Gavin Newsom’s quest to ‘Trump-proof’ California enrages incoming president

Politico  

California is one of several blue states that have announced preemptive moves to defend against Trump’s policies. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have pledged to beef up coordination between their offices to “protect New Yorkers’ fundamental freedoms from any potential threats.” And state leaders in Illinois and Massachusetts have pledged to take action to protect undocumented immigrants, access …

'Under attack’: Gavin Newsom preps to protect California from Trump
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4 months, 1 week ago

'Under attack’: Gavin Newsom preps to protect California from Trump

Raw Story  

California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing on multiple fronts to protect his state from the impending Donald Trump presidency. "California anticipates that Trump could seek to limit access to abortion, dismantle environmental protections and withhold federal disaster response funding," The Times adds, along with repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. "The new special session provides an early …

California Governor Calls Special Session To Protect Liberal Policies From Trump Presidency
4 months, 1 week ago

California Governor Calls Special Session To Protect Liberal Policies From Trump Presidency

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. 🔗 https://t.co/Nl9gouYLm9 pic.twitter.com/vOc5bek55v — California Governor November 7, 2024 California’s …

Gavin Newsom sends clear message to Donald Trump after crushing victory in 2024 presidential election
4 months, 1 week ago

Gavin Newsom sends clear message to Donald Trump after crushing victory in 2024 presidential election

Daily Mail  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special session of state lawmakers to protect liberal policies from Donald Trump. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special session of state lawmakers to protect liberal policies from Donald Trump Gavin Newsom, Democratic candidate for governor of California, center, smiles next to his wife Jennifer Newsom, left, and Senator Kamala Harris, a …

California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
4 months, 1 week ago

California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Democratic Gov. The move — a day after the former president resoundingly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race — effectively reignited California’s resistance campaign against conservative policies that state Democratic leaders started during the first Trump administration. State Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office spent the past year reviewing more than 120 …

‘We won’t sit idle': Newsom goes on offensive against Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

‘We won’t sit idle': Newsom goes on offensive against Trump

Politico  

California served as a stronghold of the “resistance” to Trump during his first term, filing more than 120 lawsuits challenging the administration over its actions on air pollution, immigration, gun control, health care, union dues and other areas. Newsom’s proclamation specifically calls for the special session to authorize more funding for Attorney General Rob Bonta and state agencies to combat …

Gavin Newsom moves to block Trump’s policies from taking effect in California
4 months, 1 week ago

Gavin Newsom moves to block Trump’s policies from taking effect in California

The Telegraph  

Gavin Newsom has moved to block Donald Trump’s policies from taking effect in California. The California governor’s office said it was ready to “Trump-proof” state laws at a special session of the state legislature following the Republican’s election victory on Tuesday night. “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack – and we won’t sit idle,” Mr Newsom …

Newsom calls special session to fund California’s legal defense against Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

Newsom calls special session to fund California’s legal defense against Trump

LA Times  

Launching his first salvo less than 36 hours after former President Trump was again elected to the White House, Gov. We are prepared to fight in the courts, and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.” The new special session provides an early look at Newsom’s plan to wage an …

With new Trump presidency, California is in for the fight of our lives
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4 months, 1 week ago

With new Trump presidency, California is in for the fight of our lives

LA Times  

Donald Trump has soundly won another term as president and in perhaps the most stunning part of this election, it wasn’t even that close. As much as California is waking up to a new era of Trump power, we are also waking up to the fact that the majority of Americans do not share the values that this state holds …

Trump threatened California’s emergency aid. Newsom has a backup plan.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump threatened California’s emergency aid. Newsom has a backup plan.

Politico  

“You could have multiple disasters stacking up just like they did with these two storms, and you’re going to have serious cash flow issues, even a state as large as California, even with budget reserves that are significant,” the Democratic governor told POLITICO in an exclusive interview. “You have massive fires that cost billions and billions of dollars,” he added, …

Newsom calls Legislature into special session after lawmakers reject his latest salvo at Big Oil
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Newsom calls Legislature into special session after lawmakers reject his latest salvo at Big Oil

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom called on California lawmakers to pass his proposal to put new requirements on oil refineries in an attempt to avoid gas price spikes. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats pushed back on his request to approve new requirements on oil refineries in the final days of the regular legislative session that …

Column: Why Newsom might not be cut out for Washington
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Why Newsom might not be cut out for Washington

LA Times  

NBC News intern Sejal Govindarao asks California Gov. Governor, maybe you’re not presidential stock after all — not in 2028 or any year — despite all the media speculation that we political newsies love to generate. He did invite lawmakers over to the governor’s historic mansion for a private reception the night before — something smart governors do on a …

Newsom attacks ‘delusional California bashers’ in unorthodox speech
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Newsom attacks ‘delusional California bashers’ in unorthodox speech

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom delivered his third State of the State address virtually from an empty Dodger Stadium. Gavin Newsom took on “delusional California bashers” and lauded the state’s economic prowess and inclusive values in an unorthodox State of the State speech that he shared in a video Tuesday on social media. “People across the globe, they look to California and see …

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
1 year, 4 months ago

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. “It’s because that’s what Californians want their governor to be.” Newsom’s actions reflect that he is “a consistently left-of-center Democratic governor,” said Wesley Hussey, a political science professor at California State University, Sacramento. “I think maybe he draws the line where it’s going to cost the state a lot more money.” Newsom justified many of …

Trump attacks Pelosi and Newsom while rallying California Republicans
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump attacks Pelosi and Newsom while rallying California Republicans

LA Times  

Trump supporters gather at the entrance to the California Republican Party Convention at the Anaheim Marriott on Friday. “We’re thrilled to be here with the conservative patriots who are leading the charge to take back the state from the radical left lunatics,” Trump said. The former president lambasted California’s mail-in voting procedures with unproven claims that residents were getting “five …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people
1 year, 5 months ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates. The governor’s bill-signings came after Newsom vetoed a bill on Friday that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making …

California Politics: Newsom and his environmental agenda take the national stage
1 year, 5 months ago

California Politics: Newsom and his environmental agenda take the national stage

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom speaks at the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York on Wednesday. Gavin Newsom headed to New York this week to talk up his administration’s efforts to combat climate change and to take a swing or two at former President Trump and his Republican compadre, Republican House Speaker …

Newsom’s signature move at the California Capitol: Jam the Legislature
1 year, 7 months ago

Newsom’s signature move at the California Capitol: Jam the Legislature

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom signed the infrastructure streamlining package July 10, accelerating construction timelines on the projects necessary to achieving the state’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals. Standing before television cameras in Sacramento, he said lawmakers had to pass a tax on oil industry profits in order to protect consumers now and “get every dollar, every cent back in the pockets …

Budget troubles won’t change California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goals for 2nd term, he tells AP
1 year, 8 months ago

Budget troubles won’t change California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goals for 2nd term, he tells AP

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Throughout the various crises in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first term — devastating wildfires, the bankruptcy of the nation’s largest utility, the deadly COVID-19 pandemic — the state’s record-smashing budget surpluses were always there to smooth things over. Newsom told AP that California’s budget troubles won’t change his agenda or stop him from taking big policy swings, …

Takeaways from the California budget deal between Newsom and Democratic lawmakers
1 year, 8 months ago

Takeaways from the California budget deal between Newsom and Democratic lawmakers

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers agreed to a $310.8-billion budget deal that will include an expansion of Medi-Cal coverage and transforming parts of San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation center. The 2023-24 budget deal, which lawmakers will vote on in a series of bills this week, ends weeks of infighting among Democrats that began after the governor introduced a …

Inside the deepening rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom
1 year, 8 months ago

Inside the deepening rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Newsom addressed both his contempt for DeSantis and loyalty to President Joe Biden — even after Tuesday’s revelations that the president’s son, Hunter, reached a deal with federal prosecutors on federal tax offenses and a gun charge — in an interview just as the Florida governor launched a two-day fundraising trek spanning at least five …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
1 year, 9 months ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution …

With California battered by high gas prices, Newsom wants to penalize big oil companies
2 years, 3 months ago

With California battered by high gas prices, Newsom wants to penalize big oil companies

LA Times  

The Legislature opens the special session Monday to consider approving penalties on oil companies that make excessive profits. Newsom has accused the oil industry of intentionally “price gouging” consumers at the pump as retribution for the state’s policies to phase out dependence on fossil fuels in an effort to curb climate change. Though Newsom first called for “a windfall tax …

Newsom feels pressure to show results for California in second term
2 years, 4 months ago

Newsom feels pressure to show results for California in second term

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, accompanied by his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and their children in Sacramento, delivers remarks after winning his second term in office Tuesday. Speaking in what he’s dubbed the “California for All” conference room in the governor’s office, Newsom said his second term is about implementing and showing results. “I think the second term is always kind of about …

Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor
2 years, 4 months ago

Newsom vows to finish four-year term if reelected governor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked directly by co-moderator Marisa Lagos if he …

Newsom trades barbs with Dahle in California’s only 2022 gubernatorial debate
2 years, 4 months ago

Newsom trades barbs with Dahle in California’s only 2022 gubernatorial debate

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle clashed over gas prices, homelessness and abortion rights during the only debate between the two gubernatorial candidates in an otherwise sleepy race for the most powerful post in the state of California. He acknowledged that he’s fighting “an uphill battle.” “Look, it’s tough to raise money in California,” Dahle said to reporters. “The …

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