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Nicole Nixon

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☀️ 🗞️ California politics @latimes • Previously: @sacbee_news @capradionews @kuer • nicole.nixon@latimes.com

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Hope, despair for GOP voters in California

Many doubt party's chances in statewide races but are anxious for different leaders.

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Hope, despair for GOP voters in California

Many doubt party's chances in statewide races but are anxious for different leaders.

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Los Angeles Times•OCT 24, 2026•Lead Story
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NEWSOM SIGNS BILLS TO PROTECT VOTING

New laws aim to boost security as Trump tries to exert control over the midterms.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 20, 2026
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Some in GOP are muting links to Trump

Rep. Young Kim of Orange County scrubs references off her campaign website.

With:Michael Wilner
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Los Angeles Times•SEP 11, 2026
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Becerra pivots on California’s death penalty

He once defended it but says he would extend a moratorium if elected governor.

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Los Angeles Times•SEP 8, 2026
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State moves to help fire victims, protect homes

Lawmakers pass bills on house-hardening funds, smoke damage, mandates for insurers.

With:Noah Haggerty
LA
Los Angeles Times•SEP 3, 2026•Lead Story
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Labor allies split on tax for wealthy

Instead of uniting left, levy on billionaires is opposed by some unions, health groups.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 8, 2026
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14 propositions could reshape taxes, housing, care and voting

California residents will have to decide on these measures on the November ballot.

With:Iris Kwok
LA
Los Angeles Times•JUL 6, 2026
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What’s behind the rancorous inquiry into Newsom’s wife

‘First partner’ earns money from charities and businesses she founded or controls.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 27, 2026
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Becerra leads two-man poll

Hilton trails far behind in blue state’s governor race

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 11, 2026
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Hilton, Becerra to face off Nov. 3

The Trump-backed Republican secures the second spot in gubernatorial race.

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 10, 2026
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Trump’s false claims of rigged votes stoke fears

Californians are worried feds will step in, poll finds

With:Justine Mcdaniel
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 9, 2026•Lead Story
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Becerra heads to governor runoff

The Democrat is a step closer to being the first elected Latino leader of state.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 6, 2026
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HILTON, BECERRA PULLING AHEAD OF STEYER

Race for governor remains unsettled, but billionaire Democrat faces elimination.

With:Seema Mehta
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 4, 2026
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Steyer and Hilton scrap for the second top spot

The two make their closing pitches while taking shots at gubernatorial front-runner Becerra

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 2, 2026
Focuses on the competitive struggle between two candidates to qualify for the general election in the gubernatorial race.
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Candidates in homestretch of governor’s race

Front-runners Becerra, Hilton and Steyer woo voters in friendly political territory.

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 30, 2026•Lead Story
The report focuses on the final tactical maneuvers of the leading candidates, emphasizing their attempts to solidify support within their respective ideological bases ahead of the primary.
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Porter struggles to regain her edge

Questions about her temperament cling to her candidacy. Some see a double standard.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 11, 2026
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Becerra targeted in governor debate

Candidates clash on healthcare, wealth tax, immigration. There is some agreement too.

With:Kevin Rector,Seema Mehta
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 7, 2026
Describes contentious exchanges focusing on healthcare and immigration in the ongoing gubernatorial race.
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Governor's race becomes even more unpredictable

Two weeks before voters receive ballots, Becerra surges and Yee ends campaign.

With:Seema Mehta
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 21, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the upcoming California gubernatorial primary as a complex and fluid contest, focusing on sudden candidate withdrawals and polling shifts just as voting is set to begin. The coverage is presented as analytical horse-race journalism, emphasizing electoral mechanics over policy debates.
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Power players who supported Swalwell now face questions

One labor leader says she confronted him weeks ago about rumors and he lied.

With:Dakota Smith
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 17, 2026
Examines political fallout and accountability within the state's Democratic establishment.
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Exit scrambles governor’s race as Democrats fret

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith,Melody Gutierrez
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 14, 2026
Analyses the immediate electoral fallout and party anxiety within California following the lead story's resignation.
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Swalwell suspends campaign for governor

He continues to deny allegations of sexual assault

With:Seema Mehta
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 13, 2026
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Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit the race

His gubernatorial campaign collapses with abuse claims, new criminal inquiry.

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith,Melody Gutierrez
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 12, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames regional demographic shifts as a structural vulnerability, treating the population decline analytically while emphasising the long-term economic and social risks.
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Swalwell is accused of sexual assaults

Misconduct is also alleged with 3 other women. Gubernatorial candidate denies wrongdoing.

With:Seema Mehta,Dakota Smith
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 11, 2026•Lead Story
The paper reports the allegations with prominent placement but standard, factual journalistic detachment, carefully pairing the severe accusations with the candidate's denial in the subheadline.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Nicole Nixon in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.