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Jerry Brown's State of the State: Whom does he need to impress most?
In his State of the State address Monday, Jerry Brown needs to persuade undecided Californians and at least five Republican legislators that his tax-and-cut budget plan is the right one.
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In California midterm election's tight races, voter turnout is key
Voter turnout will be especially important for Democrats in the midterm elections. The higher the overall turnout, the more likely Democrats will benefit. Both parties are appealing energetically to independents and the undecided.
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If Proposition 23 passes, will other greenhouse-gas laws fall?
California's 2008 law to limit greenhouse-gas emissions is seen as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest achievement. If it is undone by Proposition 23, other similar laws could follow, experts say.
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Meg Whitman vs. Jerry Brown: Can Tom Brokaw steer them toward substance?
Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown, candidates for California governor, will debate for the final time Tuesday, with Tom Brokaw moderating. The candidates have spent a lot of time dwelling on scandal recently.
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For second Boxer-Fiorina debate, most of the pressure is off
California Senate candidates go head to head – but not face to face – Wednesday in their second debate. For the radio-only event, Carly Fiorina will be in L.A. Barbara Boxer will be in a D.C. studio.
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Pitfalls for Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown to avoid in first debate
Jerry Brown has 40 political debates under his belt, but Tuesday night is Meg Whitman's first. Brown must work not to come off 'prickly' in the first California governor's race debate, analysts say, while Whitman must establish herself.
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As civic woes pile up, San Diego loses its usual cool
Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.
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As civic woes pile up, San Diego loses its usual cool
Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.
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