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Called ‘CalSavers,’ the plan requires any business with five or more workers to either offer a private retirement plan or sign up for a state independent-retirement account. Employees would be automatically enrolled, but have the right to opt out.

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California Democratic Party Chairman Resigns Over Misconduct Allegations

November 29, 2018

California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman announced Thursday that he is resigning amid sexual misconduct allegations, hours after Governor-elect Gavin Newsom called for him to step down.

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Top California Democrat Says He'll Seek Alcohol Treatment

November 28, 2018

(AP) — The chairman of the California Democratic Party says he's seeking treatment for alcohol abuse and other health issues following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Top California Democrat Takes Leave Of Absence Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation

November 26, 2018

(AP) — The chair of the California Democratic Party took a leave of absence Monday amid an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.

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‘Never Trump’ Republicans Weigh Whether To Start New Political Party In California

November 26, 2018 | Ben Adler

The Democratic domination in California’s midterm elections is prompting some prominent ‘Never Trump’ Republicans to debate whether to start a new political party.

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'I Don’t Want To See Any More Of Them Die': No Legislator Has Confronted The Effects Of Wildfire Like This Forensic Dentist

November 23, 2018

Jim Wood is a forensic odontologist — a dentist with special training to identify dead bodies. He’s also a Democratic assemblyman. Those dual responsibilities have given him a unique job in dealing with California's devastating wildfires.

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California Raises More Than $800 Million In Carbon Auction

November 21, 2018

California raised more than $800 million from selling permits to release greenhouse gases in the latest quarterly auction.

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Teachers Unions Won In The Race For California’s Top School Chief. Now What?

November 20, 2018 | Nadine Sebai

Nearly two weeks after Election Day, California now has a new state schools chief. Former charter school executive Marshall Tuck conceded the race to Democratic Assemblyman Tony Thurmond over the weekend.

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Handshakes And Kind Words From Trump, Brown And Newsom, Touring Wildfire Damage

November 17, 2018 | Ben Adler

President Donald Trump has toured the damage from the most devastating wildfire in California history with two of his most vocal critics: Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom.

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Examining Jerry Brown’s Veto Of California Wildfire Legislation And The Criticism Of It

November 16, 2018 | Chris Nichols

As deadly wildfires burned across California, a flurry of social media and blog posts called into question Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of a wildfire management bill two years ago.

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