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It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:57:43 +0000

Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise in the presidential campaign.

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As Biggest Delegation, CA Delegates Will Wield Influence at August Convention

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:15:50 +0000

With President Joe Biden's announcement that he won’t seek reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, some California Democratic delegates quickly went along.

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President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal

Barry Holtzclaw — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:13:30 +0000

Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?

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What was Pelosi’s Role in Biden’s Decision to Drop Out? A Look Behind the Scenes

Barry Holtzclaw — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:11:23 +0000

When President Joe Biden attempted to slam the door shut on Democrats’ pleas for him to withdraw, it was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who subtly, but very publicly nudged the door back open.

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Economic Reality Bites as Newsom Faces Big California Budget Problem

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:12:12 +0000

In his recent debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that the state’s economy is “booming,” but a new report shows that it is actually slowing down.

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Local Democrats Censure Stone Over ‘Offensive’ Comment

The Fly — Fri, 07 May 2021 19:16:49 +0000

Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone’s affinity for antiquated colloquialisms has turned into a hog-wild debacle.

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As California’s Attorney General Job Morphs Post-Trump, Who Will be Newsom’s Pick?

Guest Columnist — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:00:08 +0000

A look at top contenders to be California's top cop—and chief enforcer of consumer protection, internet privacy and criminal investigations.

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Silicon Valley Lawmaker, DA Among Contenders for AG

The Fly — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:24:13 +0000

About a dozen people are jockeying for the role, including two local leaders with differing views about how to tackle criminal justice reform.

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Alex Padilla, Shirley Weber Make California History in New Roles

The Fly — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:20:09 +0000

In Padilla and Weber, Californians get their first Latino U.S. Senator and first Black female secretary of state.

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Newsom Selects Secretary of State to Serve as U.S. Senator

Bay City News — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:14:01 +0000

Alex Padilla will be the first Southern Californian in nearly three decades to serve as one of the state’s two representatives in the Senate.

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