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A 'no party preference' prosecutor could shake up California attorney general's race

As a prosecutor, Anne Marie Schubert has thrived on being able to pull off what seemed impossible.

Los Angeles Times

Five candidates running in California Attorney General primary

Five candidates are running in a top-two primary for California Attorney General on June 7, 2022. Incumbent Rob Bonta (D), Nathan Hochman (R), and Anne Marie Schubert (I) have led in media attention and fundraising. Eric Early (R) and Daniel Kapelovitz (G) are also running in the primary election.

Ballotpedia

George Skelton: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Except for governor, the most important statewide elective office in California is attorney general. And there'll be a pivotal vote on the job in the June 7 primary.

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California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG

Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat appointed Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta

The Independent UK

‘He held my hand.’ Bontas share abortion story, push for California reproductive rights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s efforts to become an abortion care sanctuary is personal for some leaders — one of whom shared her story as part of a statewide push to strengthen access to reproductive healthcare.

Tribune News Service

Exxon doubles down on ‘advanced recycling’ claims that yield few results

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis

The Guardian - US

California lawmaker reveals abortion as more women speak out

A California legislator who is the wife of state Attorney General Rob Bonta has disclosed she had an abortion as a 21-year-old

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Calif. state leaders promise haven for women seeking abortions

SAN DIEGO — California will take a national role in abortion access in the event that the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade is overturned, state and local leaders said at a roundtable discussion Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Telecom groups end fight against California net neutrality

Telecommunications industry groups have ended their bid to block California’s net neutrality law that prevents broadband providers from throttling service

The Independent UK

More states shield against rogue abortion prosecutions

Last month, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested in Texas and charged with murder over a self-induced abortion.

Tribune News Service

CA investigates plastics campaign

The state's attorney general argues fossil fuel companies have long known recycling is a "myth"

Salon

Editorial: Rob Bonta has earned a full term as California attorney general

Rob Bonta was appointed California attorney general barely a year ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy left by the departure of Xavier Becerra to become U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. Because Bonta was not elected, because his record in one of the state’s most important positions…

Los Angeles Times

Theft ring that stole $1 million in jewelry in California apprehended, state attorney general says

LOS ANGELES — A retail theft ring stole more than $1 million in jewelry from JCPenney and Sam's Club stores across California in 2020 and 2021, acting as a traveling crime wave, California's attorney general said Friday.

Los Angeles Times

California accuses Exxon Mobil of deceiving public, perpetuating ‘myth’ of plastics recycling

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general has announced a first-of-its kind investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their alleged role in causing and exacerbating a global crisis in plastic waste pollution.

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The Independent UK

California subpoenas ExxonMobil in probe of plastics waste

California’s attorney general has subpoenaed ExxonMobil as part of what he called a first-of-its-kind broader investigation into the petroleum industry for its alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis

Los Angeles Times

California's biggest election this year could be the race for attorney general

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The most contentious and closely watched California election in 2022 is likely to be the race for attorney general, where voters will choose in June from the liberal incumbent who was appointed to the job last year, three unheralded challengers and an openly gay career prosecutor whose…

Los Angeles Times

Discount grocery chain Smart & Final fined for pandemic price gouging

As panicked shoppers stocked up on grocery essentials during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California-based discount grocery chain Smart & Final made them pay.

Reason

California's Terrible Price-Gouging Law Puts Markets at Mercy of Ambitious Prosecutors

Higher egg prices are not a crisis in the middle of a pandemic full of supply problems.

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Supreme Court Takes Up California's Attempt To Control How Other States' Farmers Treat Pigs

Do California's rules violate the dormant commerce clause?

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 14

In this issue: Former Minneapolis Council member challenges Ilhan Omar and a hypothetical matchup poll shows Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo about even

Los Angeles Times

Why crime is at the center of California elections this year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A little-seen attack ad roasting California state Attorney General Rob Bonta as an “anticop politician” may be just a blip in the social media universe, but it serves as a flashing neon sign warning Democrats what to expect in California’s election season.

Los Angeles Times

California attorney general announces investigation into TikTok's impact on children

A nationwide investigation will explore the risks that the wildly popular shortform video app TikTok poses to children, California Attorney Gen. Rob Bonta announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

54 current, former CHP officers charged with overtime fraud at East LA station

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced theft and fraud charges against 54 former and current California Highway Patrol officers in connection with an alleged multiyear overtime fraud scheme at the East L.A. station.

Los Angeles Times

California AG to review LA sheriff’s cases county lawyers call ‘politically motivated’

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general will review several investigations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department amid allegations by county officials that Sheriff Alex Villanueva is abusing his power by investigating his critics.

Tribune News Service

Google, Meta can’t just eat up competitors, California AG says

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has a message for big tech companies, including those in the state: he’s going to take action when they violate laws.

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