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Can pro-Trump Republicans recall Gov. Gavin Newsom? California Democrats seem nervous

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Can pro-Trump Republicans recall Gov. Gavin Newsom? California Democrats seem nervous

“The ‘recall Newsom’ campaign is a longshot, but Democrats obviously perceive a threat. Can California Republicans unseat a popular Democratic governor?” | OPINION
January 15, 2021, 5:00 AM
Wildfire mitigation is important, but not a one-size-fits-all solution

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Wildfire mitigation is important, but not a one-size-fits-all solution

January 15, 2021, 5:00 AM
Ingram-Thurston: Deep divisions have harmed our democracy

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Ingram-Thurston: Deep divisions have harmed our democracy

January 15, 2021, 5:00 AM
Police response to U.S. Capitol attack highlights law enforcement’s rampant racism

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Police response to U.S. Capitol attack highlights law enforcement’s rampant racism

January 15, 2021, 6:00 AM
McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

January 14, 2021, 6:10 PM
Algorithmic racial and gender bias is real. The California State Legislature must act

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Algorithmic racial and gender bias is real. The California State Legislature must act

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership failures worsen California’s COVID-19 crisis 

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership failures worsen California’s COVID-19 crisis 

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccination plan for California bogs down

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccination plan for California bogs down

January 13, 2021, 6:00 AM

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Merced County vaccination efforts continue amid more COVID-19 deaths, infections

TikTok video sparks lead in case of Arkansas girl who vanished in 2014, FBI says

January 14, 2021, 12:27 PM

CHP investigating two-vehicle crash involving Merced County Sheriff’s sergeant

January 13, 2021, 2:49 PM

‘People are at risk of dying.’ Merced County hospitals at the limit, says health officer

Taco Bell bringing back two fan-favorites after they were removed from menu last year

With iPhone in hand, Rep. Jim Costa takes photos as eyewitness to chaos at the Capitol

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With iPhone in hand, Rep. Jim Costa takes photos as eyewitness to chaos at the Capitol

COVID-19 shows desperate need for Gov. Newsom to invest in California’s public health

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COVID-19 shows desperate need for Gov. Newsom to invest in California’s public health

These fascist Republican Party leaders have deep roots in California’s state Capitol

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These fascist Republican Party leaders have deep roots in California’s state Capitol

Gov. Newsom should consider Goodwin Liu for California attorney general appointment

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Gov. Newsom should consider Goodwin Liu for California attorney general appointment

When it comes to Trump supporters’ fascism, America cannot afford appeasement

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When it comes to Trump supporters’ fascism, America cannot afford appeasement

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 4, 2021

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 4, 2021

California must crack down on possible COVID superspreader conference near Sacramento

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California must crack down on possible COVID superspreader conference near Sacramento

State must act with urgency to prioritize agricultural workers for COVID-19 vaccinations

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State must act with urgency to prioritize agricultural workers for COVID-19 vaccinations

January 8, 2021, 10:58 AM
Violence at U.S. Capitol is only the beginning of ‘Trumpism,’ says California Republican

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Violence at U.S. Capitol is only the beginning of ‘Trumpism,’ says California Republican

Gov. Newsom must address California’s hospital safety violations amid COVID-19 surge

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Gov. Newsom must address California’s hospital safety violations amid COVID-19 surge

January 8, 2021, 6:00 AM
Defeating Trumpism will require us to love our country more than we hate each other

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Defeating Trumpism will require us to love our country more than we hate each other

The coup failed, but Republicans must face prosecution for seditious U.S. Capitol attack

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The coup failed, but Republicans must face prosecution for seditious U.S. Capitol attack

White conservatives gave violent white radicals a pass. Now they’re about to destroy the country | Opinion

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White conservatives gave violent white radicals a pass. Now they’re about to destroy the country | Opinion

Asian American and Pacific Islanders are ready to lead

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders are ready to lead

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

January 14, 2021, 6:10 PM
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