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It’s Becerra vs. Hilton XAVIER BECERRA, former health secretary for President Biden.
But Steyer isn’t backing down yet. State may see Republican vs. Democrat in November. Page 18
Palo Alto parcel tax misses mark
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LA MAYOR: Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is headed to a November runoff where she will face former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. Last night, Bass had 36% of the vote to Pratt’s 30%.
Opponents spent no money. Page 18
SCRAPING FUND: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts. PULTE TO REPLACE GABBARD: President Trump yesterday appointed Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte, chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is the grandson of William J. Pulte, founder of PulteGroup, a residential home construction company. MISSILE BARRAGE: At least 22 civilians are dead following a massive barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes across Kyiv and other cities. NOW HIRING: Job openings surged [See THE UPDATE, page 4]
DESERTED POLLING STATION A voter went to drop off her ballot at Notre Dame University’s Taube Center in Belmont on Sunday and found nobody was there, leaving the ballot boxes unattended. See Page 23.
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