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FILE -- In this May 10, 2018 file photo a homeless man sits at his street side tent along the Interstate 110 freeway along downtown Los Angeles' skyline. Gov. Jerry Brown released his revised 2018-2019 state budget, that proposes giving $359 million to local governments to help the state's growing homeless population, Friday, May 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, file)

California governor wants millions for homeless aid

By SOPHIA BOLLAG - Associated Press

A look at Gov. Jerry Brown’s final California budget

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Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at the Association of California Water Agencies conference Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Brown's spoke about the importance of setting his ambitious plan to build two 35-mile-long tunnels to divert water from Northern to Southern California on stable footing before he leaves office next year. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California’s Brown stresses support for water tunnel project

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, a motorist on Highway 101 watches flames from the Thomas Fire, the largest wildfire on record in California, leap above the roadway north of Ventura, Calif. On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown signed an executive order that aims to reduce the dangers of wildfires following some of the deadliest and most destructive blazes in state history. The order calls for accelerating forest management procedures such as cutting back dense stands of trees, setting controlled fires to burn out thick brush and reforesting damaged areas. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

California governor signs order to reduce wildfire danger

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Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan listens to President Donald Trump speak during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says he’ll rebuild border wall in California despite Gov. Brown

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

California water district approves up to $650M for tunnels

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FILE - In this July 25, 2012, file photo, California Gov. Jerry Brown waits for the start of a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., to announce plans to build a giant twin tunnel system to move water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to farmland and cities. The Santa Clara Valley Water District board may reverse an earlier decision and grant its full support to Gov. Jerry Brown's controversial plan to build two massive tunnels to remake the state's water system.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: California water district delays tunnel vote

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California Gov. Jerry Brown delivers the keynote address at the annual California-China Business Summit in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, May 3, 2018. The symposium convenes business leaders and investors for discussion on foreign direct investment, bilateral trade and mutual economic industries. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

California governor warns against trade war with China

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

California Gov. Jerry Brown listens to a question concerning his proposed 2018-19 state budget at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Brown proposed a $131.7 billion state spending plan, up 5 percent from last year's budget. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California gas tax repeal campaign defies Jerry Brown with nearly 1 million signatures

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Democrats have lined up against the California gas tax repeal, led by Gov. Jerry Brown, who in his State of the State address in January declared, "I will do anything in my power to defeat any repeal effort that gets on the ballot, you can depend on that." (Associated Press)

California gas tax repeal campaign ahead of schedule

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Gov. Jerry Brown addresses the crowd at a victims right rally Monday, April 9, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) ** FILE **

Donald Trump slams California Gov. Brown for sending ‘do-nothing’ National Guard to border

By Stephen Dinan and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 21, 2006 file photo, members of the California National Guard work next to the U.S.-Mexico border fence near the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego. President Donald Trump slammed California Gov. Jerry Brown's posture on sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border Tuesday, April 17, 2018, even as Brown said he was nearing agreement on joining the president's mission and that his troops were &quot;chomping at the bit ready to go.&quot; (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

California reaches deal on National Guard border mission

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FILE - In this June 21, 2006 file photo, members of the California National Guard work next to the U.S.-Mexico border fence near the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego. President Donald Trump slammed California Gov. Jerry Brown's posture on sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border Tuesday, April 17, 2018, even as Brown said he was nearing agreement on joining the president's mission and that his troops were &quot;chomping at the bit ready to go.&quot; (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Brown says agreement reached on California guard deployment

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Gov. Jerry Brown addresses the crowd at a victims right rally Monday, April 9, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) ** FILE **

Jerry Brown signs order deploying National Guard to border

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

California Editorial Rdp

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FILE - In this June 22, 2016 file photo, Border Patrol agent Eduardo Olmos walks near the secondary fence separating Tijuana, Mexico, background, and San Diego in San Diego. California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to deploy 400 National Guard troops at President Donald Trump's request, but not all will head to the U.S.-Mexico border as Trump wants and none will enforce federal immigration enforcement. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

The Latest: California sees agreement near on border troops

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FILE - In this June 22, 2016 file photo, Border Patrol agent Eduardo Olmos walks near the secondary fence separating Tijuana, Mexico, background, and San Diego in San Diego. California Gov. Jerry Brown agreed Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to deploy 400 National Guard troops at President Donald Trump's request, but not all will head to the U.S.-Mexico border as Trump wants and none will enforce federal immigration enforcement. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Trump bashes California on border mission, Brown sees a deal

By ELLIOT SPAGAT - Associated Press

Gov. Jerry Brown addresses the crowd at a victims right rally Monday, April 9, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Brow, who has backed several measures to reduce criminal penalties has warned voters and lawmakers agates reappearing the changes. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Jerry Brown: ‘Is this a war on California?’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 13, 2018, file photo, a motorcade carrying President Donald Trump drives along the border in San Diego. California has rejected the federal government's initial plans for National Guard troops to the border because the work is considered too closely tied to immigration enforcement. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

The Latest: US sees room for California pact on border

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Brown suspends mobile home regulations to help fire victims

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