Measure to break California into 3 states removed from November ballot after court ruling

(CNN) It looks like Californians won't be voting on whether to split their state into three. The California Supreme Court shot down the controversial initiative from appearing on the November ballot in a unanimous decision, writing that "significant

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California high court nixes November initiative to split state in three

In a stunning move Wednesday that strikes one of the most colorful and curious measures from the November ballot, California's Supreme Court unanimously blocked an initiative crafted by a Silicon Valley venture capitalist that calls for splitting the

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State Supreme Court removes measure to split California into three states from November ballot

The California Supreme Court decided Wednesday to remove from the November ballot a measure aimed at dividing California into three states. In a brief order, the court said it acted “because significant questions have been raised regarding the ... Breaking: California high court nixes initiative to split state in threeThe Mercury News

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Woman survives a week after driving off California cliff

BIG SUR, Calif. - A couple on a camping trip found an Oregon woman who had survived for a week after her car went over a cliff on the California coast, reports CBS Monterey, California affiliate KION-TV. Angela Hernandez, 23, had last been seen July 6.

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Feinstein Has Advantages in California Race. De León Now Has Party Leaders.

LOS ANGELES — The first rebuke to Senator Dianne Feinstein came in February, when the California Democratic Party delivered 54 percent of its convention vote to her opponent, Kevin de León, a state senator — just short of the 60 percent he needed for ... As Democratic Party activists reject Sen. Feinstein, which side of the debate is more in touch with voters?Los Angeles Times CA Democrats endorse de León over incumbent FeinsteinCNN California Democratic Officials Reject Dianne FeinsteinWall Street Journal NBCNews.com -Fox News -Washington Post -HuffPost

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Kevin De León Beats Feinstein for California Democrats' Endorsement

LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after winning an overwhelming victory among California primary voters, Senator Dianne Feinstein suffered an embarrassing setback Saturday night as the state Democratic Party officially endorsed her rival for election this ... Feinstein gets progressive smackdownPolitico In rebuke of Dianne Feinstein, Kevin de León wins endorsement of California Democrats in Senate raceLos Angeles Times CA Democrats endorse de León over incumbent FeinsteinCNN Washington Post -The Hill -HuffPost -Sacramento Bee

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In rebuke of Dianne Feinstein, Kevin de León wins endorsement of California Democrats in Senate race

California Democratic Party leaders took a step to the left Saturday night, endorsing liberal state lawmaker Kevin de León for Senate in a stinging rebuke of Democratic icon Sen. Dianne Feinstein. De León's victory reflected the increasing strength of

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California firefighter killed while battling blaze near Yosemite National Park

A California firefighter who was using a bulldozer to prevent a wildfire from spreading was killed Saturday near Yosemite National Park, state fire officials said. Braden Varney, 36, a CalFire heavy fire equipment operator, died in the morning hours

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California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein and Endorses Kevin De León

LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after winning an overwhelming victory among California primary voters, Senator Dianne Feinstein suffered an embarrassing setback Saturday night as the state Democratic Party officially endorsed her rival for election this ... California Democrats endorse de León for US Senate race, snubbing FeinsteinSacramento Bee California Democratic Party endorses De León for Senate, in rebuke for FeinsteinThe Mercury News California Democratic Party snubs Feinstein, endorses rivalWTOP KQED

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Kevin de León wins endorsement of California Democrats in rebuke of Dianne Feinstein

California Democratic Party leaders took a step to the left Saturday night, endorsing liberal state lawmaker Kevin de León for Senate over Democratic icon Sen. Dianne Feinstein. De León's victory reflected the increasing strength of the state party's

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