Jerry Brown

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California Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, Modesto Republican, spoke out against the bill that allows midwives and other non-physicians to perform first-trimester abortions. The bill passed and goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Gov. Jerry Brown is headed to China to drum up business for California. His entourage includes 90 officials and friends who ponied up $10,000 for the weeklong trip.