A new poll shows that Democrat Xavier Becerra has widened his lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the race for governor.

A new poll shows that Democrat Xavier Becerra has widened his lead over Republican Steve Hilton in the race for governor.

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Becerra Widens Lead Over Hilton in Latest Governor's Race Poll

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A federal grand jury has subpoenaed Shasta County's registrar of voters to report to Sacramento today.

A federal grand jury has subpoenaed Shasta County's registrar of voters to report to Sacramento today.

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Residents in Riverside County are raising the alarm on a small data center project being proposed for the fairgrounds near Lake Perris. 

Residents in Riverside County are raising the alarm on a small data center project being proposed for the fairgrounds near Lake Perris.&nbsp;

Becerra Widens Lead Over Hilton in Latest Governor's Race Poll

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