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Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.

State Government

Who Is Larry Elder And What Would He Do As Governor?

August 28, 2021

In an hour-long interview, Newsom recall candidate Larry Elder discussed his libertarian policies and why he won’t debate other Republicans.

State Government

Who Is John Cox And What Would He Do As Governor?

August 28, 2021

In a 90-minute interview, John Cox discussed COVID-19 “hysteria,” homelessness and other key California issues as he seeks traction in the Newsom recall election.

State Government

Who Is Kevin Kiley And What Would He Do As Governor?

August 28, 2021

In a 70-minute interview, the state assemblymember explains why he won’t criticize Republicans, blames Gov. Newsom for COVID deaths and says a successful recall could change everything.

Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, Pool

State Government

Who Is Kevin Paffrath And What Would He Do As Governor?

August 28, 2021

In a nearly 90-minute interview, the Democratic recall candidate and YouTube star discusses his big ideas for California and explains why he doesn’t like Gavin Newsom.

State Government

California's Recall Process Is Constitutional, Federal Judge Rules

August 27, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

Some legal scholars questioned the process in recent weeks because the two-question recall ballot makes it possible for a candidate to replace Newsom with fewer votes.

AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, Pool, File

State Government

CAGOP Files Complaint About Newsom’s Home, But FPPC Says No Wrongdoing

August 26, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

The California Republican Party filed a complaint about the governor’s acquisition of a $3.7 million home near Sacramento, but the Fair Political Practices Committee says it already investigated the matter and found no wrongdoing.

State Government

Quarantined: A New Law Is Disrupting California School Reopenings

August 26, 2021

As classes resume, a new state law governing independent study may force quarantined students to relive last year‘s shutdowns.

Environment

Amid Compounding Environmental Crises, Organizers Offer 'Resilience Hubs' As A Potential Solution

August 24, 2021 | Manola Secaira

Environmental advocates are asking California legislators to rethink the state’s response to climate crises, rallying around the concept of permanent relief shelters for communities most impacted by climate change.

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State Government

Sacramento County Extends Motel Program Sheltering Hundreds Of Homeless Residents Through November

August 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Sacramento County supervisors voted Tuesday to accept $5.3 million in state funds to extend Project Roomkey for three months. The program was set to end this month, but about 360 homeless residents remain at the motels.

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