Things are looking up for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
After a brutal year of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, worries about the economy, and a political revolt, the Democratic governor is now enjoying a huge budget surplus, one of the lowest case rates in the nation, and a steady approval rating.
That s why, some Democrats say, the recall election needs to be held sooner rather than later.
State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, floated the idea on Twitter last week, saying the best way to beat this reckless recall is to have an early election. He has rebounded well with vaccines and budget, Glazer wrote. His biggest threats are the unknowns: virus variant, fires, school reopening. No reason to delay and give opposition any more running room.
I m not interested.
Recall backers frame the recall as nonpartisan anger over government overreach especially as Newsom ordered restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Recall opponents cast it as a ploy by right-wing extremists to take control of a blue state.
The recall attempt was delivered a scandal on a silver platter after Newsom who told Californians to mask up and socially distance was spotted Nov. 6, 2020, dining with lobbyists at the swanky French Laundry restaurant. That same day, Sacramento County Superior Court Judge James P. Arguelles handed recall proponents a victory by extending the signature deadline by four months due to the pandemic.
Sacramento Bee wins general excellence award, other honors at California Journalism Awards
Sacramento Bee 6 hrs ago Michael McGough, The Sacramento Bee
May 18 The Sacramento Bee took home numerous top honors this week from the California News Publishers Association, including first place for general excellence among online publications across the state.
The CNPA announced winners and finalists this week for the California Journalism Awards, recognizing outstanding work published in 2020.
In addition to general excellence for websites in the highest visitor-count category, judges awarded Bee investigative reporter Jason Pohl first place for a story revealing that Sacramento County bail bond amounts spiked as domestic violence surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UpdatedTue, May 18, 2021 at 9:20 pm PT
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