Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 28 Californians. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the small number shows "there is no widespread voter fraud."
Anita Chabria
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Under President Trump, the federal government is increasingly normalizing death and corruption as tools of state power. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a unique ability to send a different message.
Follow along as Times columnists Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak and Gustavo Arellano chat about the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra.
Gavin Newsom leaves office in a few months, allowing him to devote all of his time to a 2028 presidential run. The question is whether he can sell a progressive agenda outside the comfortable confines of California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.




