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Fired from the California state Capitol after reporting a rape, a Latina leader rises

Gil Duran

Fired from the California state Capitol after reporting a rape, a Latina leader rises

When Catalina Sanchez left Sacramento in 2017, her dream of a career in California politics seemed dead. Now she’s an elected official, writes Gil Duran. | OPINION

His life was ruled by Rush Limbaugh, Fox News. What happened when he quit cold turkey

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His life was ruled by Rush Limbaugh, Fox News. What happened when he quit cold turkey

I criticized Sacramento leftists for attacking mayor’s home. Some threatened to visit me

Gil Duran

I criticized Sacramento leftists for attacking mayor’s home. Some threatened to visit me

February 19, 2021, 5:00 AM

Sacramento kept homeless warming centers closed during storm. Was COVID a bigger risk?

Gil Duran

Sacramento kept homeless warming centers closed during storm. Was COVID a bigger risk?

Left-wing violence rears its ugly head in Sacramento. But don’t you dare criticize it

Gil Duran

Left-wing violence rears its ugly head in Sacramento. But don’t you dare criticize it

California Treasurer Fiona Ma got the COVID vaccine in December. Did she cut the line?

Gil Duran

California Treasurer Fiona Ma got the COVID vaccine in December. Did she cut the line?

Listen to Sacramento jiujitsu teacher’s racist message

Gil Duran

Listen to Sacramento jiujitsu teacher’s racist message

January 29, 2021, 4:50 AM

Sacramento jiujitsu teacher’s racist voicemail to a Black father sparks outrage

Gil Duran

Sacramento jiujitsu teacher’s racist voicemail to a Black father sparks outrage

January 29, 2021, 5:00 AM

A botched rollout and baseless fears complicate California’s COVID-19 vaccine effort

California Nation

A botched rollout and baseless fears complicate California’s COVID-19 vaccine effort

If these California Republicans aren’t fascist, they must disavow Trump’s election lies

Gil Duran

If these California Republicans aren’t fascist, they must disavow Trump’s election lies

Will California recall Gavin Newsom during COVID-19 crisis? Democrats seem nervous

Gil Duran

Will California recall Gavin Newsom during COVID-19 crisis? Democrats seem nervous

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

California Nation

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

This California doctor saw COVID-19’s devastation in New York. Will it happen here?

California Nation

This California doctor saw COVID-19’s devastation in New York. Will it happen here?

December 18, 2020, 5:00 AM

Dee Dee Myers can’t run California’s economy, but can she boost Gavin Newsom’s image?

Gil Duran

Dee Dee Myers can’t run California’s economy, but can she boost Gavin Newsom’s image?

December 14, 2020, 5:00 AM

Yes, Xavier Becerra sued Trump. But here are some ugly truths about his record as AG

Gil Duran

Yes, Xavier Becerra sued Trump. But here are some ugly truths about his record as AG

Jerry Brown’s prescription for progressive activists: A ‘good joint’ of marijuana

Gil Duran

Jerry Brown’s prescription for progressive activists: A ‘good joint’ of marijuana

Far-left groups partner with police to oppose Prop. 25, California’s bail reform bill

Gil Duran

Far-left groups partner with police to oppose Prop. 25, California’s bail reform bill

November 2, 2020, 2:10 PM

Sacramento yoga studio shrugs off COVID-19 regulations. Will health officials bend rules?

Gil Duran

Sacramento yoga studio shrugs off COVID-19 regulations. Will health officials bend rules?

Is Newsom’s gas-powered car ban enough to fight climate change?

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Is Newsom’s gas-powered car ban enough to fight climate change?

California Assembly’s treatment of Buffy Wicks exposes Anthony Rendon’s dysfunction

Gil Duran

California Assembly’s treatment of Buffy Wicks exposes Anthony Rendon’s dysfunction

In leaked email, California Assembly Speaker’s top aide blasts critics, defends boss

Gil Duran

In leaked email, California Assembly Speaker’s top aide blasts critics, defends boss

As COVID-19 death toll mounts, Nancy Pelosi’s salon hypocrisy hands Trump a deadly weapon

Gil Duran

As COVID-19 death toll mounts, Nancy Pelosi’s salon hypocrisy hands Trump a deadly weapon

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