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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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OpenAI skeptics ask AG Bonta to investigate execs’ ties to semiconductor company

Updated May 26, 2026 at 8:44 PM

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How much have Steyer and Becerra spent on influencers in crowded governor’s race?

May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Pro-Mahan PAC shuts down, another fund returns Netflix CEO’s donation

Updated May 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM

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Gavin Newsom orders California to plan for aid to workers displaced by AI

Updated May 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM

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Newsom’s office asked Oakland to clear encampment near Marshawn Lynch’s home

May 20, 2026 at 2:24 PM

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Xavier Becerra campaign caught up in influencer disclosure fight

Updated May 19, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Newsom says AI resentment to dominate future elections. ‘The pitchforks are here’

Updated May 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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FPPC investigating Steyer campaign’s $10,000 payment to TikTok influencer

Updated May 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM

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Gov. Gavin Newsom follows Jerry Brown’s path in last budget

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‘I need healthcare’: Gov. Gavin Newsom ducks questions about 2028

Updated May 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM

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Former Newsom, Becerra aide Dana Williamson pleads guilty in FBI corruption probe

Updated May 15, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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‘Casual, relatable, on-theme’: Steyer campaign courts influencers for $10 a video

Updated May 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM

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