Lopez: The California I grew up in was full of ambition and possibility. Is the dream still alive?

Los Angeles Times - Oct 1, 2026

From the next governor I'd like to see more of the striving, imagination and sense of collective purpose that made California great.

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Paul blocks push to unanimously pass Kids Online Safety Act

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