Adam Beam, The Associated Press

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A progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office

A progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after voters in his Central Valley hometown ousted him as one of the country's youngest mayors following his reboot of guaranteed income programs for the poor that made him a star.

Former mayor known for guaranteed income programs launches bid for California lieutenant governor

Former mayor known for guaranteed income programs launches bid for California lieutenant governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Tubbs is running for lieutenant governor of California, returning to politics four years after voters in his Central Valley hometown ousted him as one of the country's youngest mayors following his reboot of guaranteed income programs for the poor that made him a star.

Steve Garvey visited Israel, but will it win over California voters in Senate race against Schiff?

Steve Garvey visited Israel, but will it win over California voters in Senate race against Schiff?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Looking to boost his longshot bid for one of California's U.S. Senate seats, Republican Steve Garvey traveled to Israel last month searching for room to run against U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff -- a Jewish Democrat known for his support of America's key ally in the Middle East.

California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools

California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help.

California Legislature likely to ask voters to borrow $20 billion for climate, schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday will likely turn to voters for help.

California Legislature approves budget that slashes spending to address $46.8 billion deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers approved on Wednesday a budget that slashes spending and temporarily raises taxes on some businesses to close an estimated $46.8 billion budget deficit.

California governor defends progressive values, says they're an 'antidote' to populism on the right

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State address on Tuesday to boost President Joe Biden ahead of Thursday's pivotal presidential debate, comparing Donald Trump's version of the Republican Party to the rise of fascism prior to World War II and offering Democrats' ideals as "an antidote to the poisonous populism of the right."

Gov. Gavin Newsom defends California's progressive values in State of the State speech

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State address on Tuesday to boost President Joe Biden ahead of Thursday's pivotal presidential debate, comparing Donald Trump's version of the Republican Party to the rise of fascism prior to World War II and offering Democrats' ideals as "an antidote to the poisonous populism of the right."

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state's budget.

California county that tried to hand-count ballots picks novice to replace retiring elections chief

California county that tried to hand-count ballots picks novice to replace retiring elections chief

The leaders of a conservative California county that tried to hand-count ballots in response to unfounded claims of fraud have hired a new registrar of voters with no experience running elections.

California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue

California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Legislature on Thursday rejected many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's most difficult budget cuts, choosing instead to speed-up a temporary tax increase on some businesses to help pay off an estimated $45 billion deficit while preserving spending on many social safety net programs.

California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants

California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed he would not fix the state's budget deficit by taking away health insurance from low-income adults living in the country without legal permission, calling the state's policy "something I believe in."