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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

The Guardian - US

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.”

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG

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

The Independent UK

‘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.

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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

Tribune News Service

Calif. state leaders promise haven for women seeking abortions

SAN DIEGO — California will take a national role in abortion access in the event that the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade is overturned, state and local leaders said at a roundtable discussion Thursday.

The Independent UK

Telecom groups end fight against California net neutrality

Telecommunications industry groups have ended their bid to block California’s net neutrality law that prevents broadband providers from throttling service

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More states shield against rogue abortion prosecutions

Last month, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested in Texas and charged with murder over a self-induced abortion.

Salon

CA investigates plastics campaign

The state's attorney general argues fossil fuel companies have long known recycling is a "myth"

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Rob Bonta has earned a full term as California attorney general

Rob Bonta was appointed California attorney general barely a year ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy left by the departure of Xavier Becerra to become U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. Because Bonta was not elected, because his record in one of the state’s most important positions…

Los Angeles Times

Theft ring that stole $1 million in jewelry in California apprehended, state attorney general says

LOS ANGELES — A retail theft ring stole more than $1 million in jewelry from JCPenney and Sam's Club stores across California in 2020 and 2021, acting as a traveling crime wave, California's attorney general said Friday.

Los Angeles Times

California accuses Exxon Mobil of deceiving public, perpetuating ‘myth’ of plastics recycling

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general has announced a first-of-its kind investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their alleged role in causing and exacerbating a global crisis in plastic waste pollution.

The Independent UK

California subpoenas ExxonMobil in probe of plastics waste

California’s attorney general has subpoenaed ExxonMobil as part of what he called a first-of-its-kind broader investigation into the petroleum industry for its alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis

Los Angeles Times

California's biggest election this year could be the race for attorney general

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The most contentious and closely watched California election in 2022 is likely to be the race for attorney general, where voters will choose in June from the liberal incumbent who was appointed to the job last year, three unheralded challengers and an openly gay career prosecutor whose…

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