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Lia Russell

The Sacramento Bee

Lia Russell covers California’s governor for The Sacramento Bee’s Capitol Bureau. Originally from San Francisco, Lia previously worked for The Baltimore Sun and the Bangor Daily News in Maine.

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Capitol Alert

‘If Congress won’t act, California will.’ Newsom signs orders on AI safety rules

September 18, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Voter Guide

How would Prop. 5 change recall elections if approved by California voters?

Updated September 18, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Capitol Alert

Tom Steyer’s campaign avoids fines over paid influencer posts from primary race

September 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Capitol Alert

Gov. Gavin Newsom mulls further action, special session on more AI guardrails

September 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Capitol Alert

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California law to ban AI actors in ads without disclosure

Updated September 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM

Capitol Alert

Watchdog: Consultants improperly billed High Speed Rail Authority for $700,000

Updated September 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Capitol Alert

Newsom teases more AI safety regulations after Anthropic researcher’s resignation

September 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Capitol Alert

Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s mail-in ballot rules

September 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM

Capitol Alert

California Republican Party accuses ex-finance director of stealing donor data

Updated September 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Capitol Alert

Legislature approves anti-corruption crackdown on California lobbyists

Updated September 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Capitol Alert

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill to include men in suicide prevention efforts

August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Capitol Alert

Gov. Gavin Newsom launches ‘Made in California’ product label

Updated August 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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