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Bonta and Hochman advance from top-two primary for California attorney general

Incumbent Rob Bonta (D) and Nathan Hochman (R) advanced from the top-two primary for California attorney general on June 7, 2022. Bonta received 55% of the vote and Hochman received 18%.

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Newsom signs bill protecting California abortion providers from civil liability

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that immediately protects abortion providers in California from liability when caring for patients traveling from areas where the procedure is now banned or access is narrowed.

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California leaders vow new gun restrictions after Supreme Court ruling threatens state law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Thursday pledged to work with the governor and lawmakers to pass new gun control legislation “to keep Californians safe” in response to a Supreme Court ruling that weakens requirements to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon in the state.

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Across 10 states, attorneys general have collectively raised $48.4 million this election cycle

In the current election cycle across 10 states, attorneys general have collectively raised $48.4 million. Nearly half of that number has come from Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.), who has raised $20.5 million running for governor rather than for re-election. Two other attorneys general—Rob Bonta of California ($8.7 million) and Ken Paxton…

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California attorney general raises $8.7 million this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the California Secretary of State, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has raised $8.7 million and spent $8.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and May 21, 2022. Bonta is currently ranked fourth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

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The Supreme Court limited California’s worker protection law. Will legislature respond?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Supreme Court limited the reach of California’s cornerstone employee-protection law on Wednesday – but action by the state legislature could soften the blow.

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George Skelton: Voters paid attention to party affiliation, not positions, in California's statewide primaries

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When running for partisan political office, what usually counts most are simple things campaigns often can't control — especially in a low-profile statewide race.

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Editorial: Ignore the early reviews. California’s criminal justice reform movement fared well on Election Day

Despite what you may have heard, Tuesday was a fairly good day for criminal justice reform in California.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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Progressive DA recalled in California elections with high stakes – and low turnout

Themes of inequality, crime, and rising cost of living dominated races, but experts call turnout a stark sign of political apathy

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta heads to November, while other statewide races remain close

LOS ANGELES — California's closely watched primary race for attorney general faded into a standard partisan contest Tuesday, giving the Democratic incumbent Attorney General Rob Bonta an easy victory for the top spot on the Nov. 8 ballot to likely face one of two Republicans instead of a high-profile independent…

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San Francisco recalls DA Chesa Boudin in blow to criminal justice reform

Gavin Newsom easily advances to November election as Karen Bass and Rick Caruso head to mayoral runoff in Los Angeles

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La Luz del Mundo church leader pleads guilty to sex abuse charges

LOS ANGELES — Days before his long-awaited trial was scheduled to start, La Luz del Mundo church leader Naason Joaquin Garcia pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault involving minors, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday.

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Newsom, Bonta way ahead as California voters lean partisan, Times poll finds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters will likely stick with their partisan preferences in two of California’s most consequential state primary races, giving Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta an easy leg up in the June 7 election, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored…

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Six face felony charges over $10-million recycling fraud scheme against California program

Six people have been arrested and face felony charges in connection with a $10-million recycling fraud scheme, California officials said.

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The June primary for California attorney general is a fight for second place

LOS ANGELES — For the candidates running to unseat California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the fight for political survival is now.

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Plastics industry, facing crackdown, targets Democrats with mailers deemed deceptive

LOS ANGELES — Cheryl Auger was stunned this month when one of her Pasadena neighbors and friends received a flyer in the mail featuring her state assemblyman, with a line stating, “Higher taxes on plastic products will enrich corporate interests with no guarantee of reducing plastic waste.”

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A 'no party preference' prosecutor could shake up California attorney general's race

As a prosecutor, Anne Marie Schubert has thrived on being able to pull off what seemed impossible.

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Five candidates running in California Attorney General primary

Five candidates are running in a top-two primary for California Attorney General on June 7, 2022. Incumbent Rob Bonta (D), Nathan Hochman (R), and Anne Marie Schubert (I) have led in media attention and fundraising. Eric Early (R) and Daniel Kapelovitz (G) are also running in the primary election.

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George Skelton: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Except for governor, the most important statewide elective office in California is attorney general. And there'll be a pivotal vote on the job in the June 7 primary.

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California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG

Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat appointed Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta

Tribune News Service

‘He held my hand.’ Bontas share abortion story, push for California reproductive rights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s efforts to become an abortion care sanctuary is personal for some leaders — one of whom shared her story as part of a statewide push to strengthen access to reproductive healthcare.

The Guardian - US

Exxon doubles down on ‘advanced recycling’ claims that yield few results

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis

The Independent UK

California lawmaker reveals abortion as more women speak out

A California legislator who is the wife of state Attorney General Rob Bonta has disclosed she had an abortion as a 21-year-old

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