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Under the terms set by the national party, candidates can only win delegates — the partisan electors sent to the Democratic National Convention to secure the Democratic nomination — if they nab at least 15% of the popular vote.

State Government

Final Results From California Primary Could Take Days Or Weeks, Secretary of State Says

February 27, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Californians can expect to have a good sense of where most primary contests are headed on election night. But don’t expect to have final results anytime soon after the March 3 primary.

State Government

Map: Last Week Gov. Newsom Made 286 Sites Available For Homelessness Solutions. Here's Where They Are.

February 25, 2020

A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague.

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Environment

SMUD Wins In Giving Builders Solar Options, Advocates Say It Sets A Dangerous Precedent

February 20, 2020 | Ezra David Romero

The California Energy Commission unanimously voted to allow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to offer builders and homeowners an option for community solar, in addition or instead of rooftop solar on new homes.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: The State Of The State

February 20, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his second State of the State address. The surprise was the speech was almost exclusively on one topic: homelessness and solutions to it.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

The Arts And AB 5

February 20, 2020

AB 5 became law on January 1, 2020. The legislation’s intent is to properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Its implementation has led to relief in some sectors, confusion in others and concern in the arts community.

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