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While Xavier Becerra is a NO on Prop 40, the CA billionaire tax, he confirmed he's putting together his own wealth tax push if elected.
Becerra said he's looking at income, not assets.
"You want to make sure it's something that's fair, it's predictable, and it's stable."
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The U.S. DOJ filed a notice of appeal, asking 9th circuit to take up request to force CA to set aside 20k ballots sent to alleged non-citizens.
This, after a federal district judge today denied the request. 9th circuit earlier this week denied emergency request but mainly cuz district judge had not decided.
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Will Xavier Becerra open up the books on the controversial $1.2 Billion California Capitol Annex project?
TBD.
Project leaders continue to withhold key cost records, is that fair?
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As Gov. Newsom considers commuting some or all of California's death penalty sentences, Xavier Becerra would not weigh in.
"I don't know what he's looking at," Becerra told me.
"I wish him... every opportunity to make the best call on these cases because these are tough."
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NEW: Xavier Becerra tells me he's preparing a new tax on California's wealthy. He'll also seriously consider new fees for drivers and corporations and will likely remove the CEO of the embattled High-Speed Rail if elected governor of California.
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What will be the biggest difference between Xavier Becerra and Gavin Newsom if he's elected governor?
Becerra immediately pointed out his fluency in Spanish.
He also signaled he won't jam the California Legislature:
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A mileage tax in California?
Xavier Becerra says he would consider it, "everything should be on the table" to maintain roads and bridges.
"Do I want to tax people more than necessary? No.. Should people who drive EVs who don't need gas pay for those roads? Absolutely."
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High-Speed Rail has stopped responding to our requests for comment, so we brought our questions to the Board today.
Dolores Huerta represented the best of us.
California — and the United States — would not be what we are today without her resolute spirit, her passion for justice and fairness, and her commitment to those overlooked and forgotten.
Dolores' fight for gender equity, workers' rights, and civil rights paved the way for generations to come — teaching people what was possible with determination and heart.
Her legacy lies not just in the accomplishments she achieved, but in the people who follow in her footsteps, take up the mantle, and keep creating a better world.
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Dolores Huerta’s family announced she has passed away.
The labor icon was 96:
Just so there’s no confusion, today’s order is stayed and has no immediate effect. I remain First Assistant U.S. Attorney and continue running the office. The Supreme Court will ultimately decide this matter.
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As a State Senator, Dr. Richard Pan supported California's move to provide the state's health insurance to undocumented immigrants.
I asked if he'll try to do the same nationwide if elected to Congress.
"I think we should try to make preventive services more available..."
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Dr. Richard Pan is the Democrat running against Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Congressional District 6.
I asked repeatedly, but he would not say if he's a yes or no on Prop 40, the CA billionaire tax:
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As he seeks reelection to represent CD-6, does Rep. Kevin Kiley think the fed govt is moving in the right direction on healthcare?
"I think the federal government has made some major mistakes."
He supported H.R.1 and said he pushed back against deeper health care cuts:
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As a State Senator, Dr. Richard Pan supported California's move to provide the state's health insurance to undocumented immigrants.
I asked if he'll try to do the same nationwide if elected to Congress.
"I think we should try to make preventive services more available..."
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Dr. Richard Pan is the Democrat running against Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Congressional District 6.
I asked repeatedly, but he would not say if he's a yes or no on Prop 40, the CA billionaire tax:
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I asked U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and former CA Secretary of State if California has the ability to verify if non-citizens are on the voter rolls.
He explained it's "determined on the front end, when people register to vote."
He's worried about timing of U.S. DOJ's action now:
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NEW: Premium airfare without documentation, luxury rideshares to a gym, tiki bar, cigar bar in D.C. and nightclubs.
CA's High-Speed Rail Authority allowed consultants to waste more than half a million dollars on questionable spending, project's OIG says
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California lawmakers block Newsom's push to prevent insurance companies from suing utilities that cause wildfires. It was part of a broader plan to limit utility payouts.
We obtained a memo showing what's on and off the table:
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