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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer speaks during a news conference in the San Pedro section of Los Angeles. Faulconer announced Wednesday, May 12, 2021, that he wants to eliminate state income tax for some low- and middle-income people if he's elected. He would need support in the Democratically controlled state Legislature. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Kevin Faulconer proposes eliminating California income tax for some

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California Republican John Cox casts himself as "the beast" versus Gov. Gavin Newsom's "beauty" in an ad released May 4, 2021. (Courtesy of the Cox campaign)

John Cox kicks off ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ad campaign in California recall

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2003, file photo, then-Republican candidate for California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger walks up the steps to the state Capitol surrounded by children and waving to supporters during a campaign rally in Sacramento, Calif. No candidate of Schwarzenegger's fame has yet emerged in the expected 2021 recall election against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater, File)

As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2018, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox talks to reporters before beginning a statewide bus tour in Sacramento, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a possible recall election as the nation's most populous state struggles to emerge from the coronavirus crisis. Newsom's challenging year has already encouraged Republicans who have signaled they are likely candidates, including former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Newsom's 2018 rival, businessman Cox. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Republican Cox opens run for governor with ad hitting rival

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

In this Oct. 1, 2020 file photo a firefighter passes flames while battling the Glass Fire in a Calistoga, Calif., vineyard. With months still to go in California's fire season, the state has already shattered records for the amount of land scorched in a single year, more than 4 million acres to date, with one blaze alone surpassing the 1 million-acre mark. Five of the 10 largest wildfires in state history have occurred since August. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) **FILE**

California group calls for fighting wildfires with ‘air armada’ using bullet-train funding

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Iowa reduces discipline for prison guard featured in article

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Hackers steal $800,000 from Massachusetts college

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California gubernatorial Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom holds his son Dutch, 2, and talks with reporters after voting Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Larkspur, Calif. At left is his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom and at right his son Hunter, 7. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

California’s new governor made name with gay marriage fight

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018 file photos shows California gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, a Democrat and John Cox, a Republican, in Sacramento, Calif. The candidates oppose each other on a variety of issues including health care, immigration and gasoline taxes. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, file)

Gas tax, Trump, housing drive race for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox talks to reporters before beginning a statewide bus tour Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Cox is running against Lt. Gov., Democrat Gavin Newsom in the Nov. 6 election.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Newsom, Cox make final pitches to be California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Radio host Scott Shafer, left, moderates a California gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate John Cox, top, and Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom at KQED Public Radio Studio in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)

The Latest: Republican Cox won’t offer position on Kavanaugh

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FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018, photos shows California gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, a Democrat and Republican businessman John Cox in Sacramento, Calif. Cox and Newsom is debating Monday morning, Oct. 8, at San Francisco public radio station KQED. The hour-long session will not be televised but will be offered to radio stations to broadcast around the state. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Governor candidates spar on vision for California

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Correction: Election 2018-Governor-California-Newsom story

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2018, AND THEREAFTER -FILE - This combination of March 8, 2018 photos shows Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, and John Cox in Sacramento, Calif. California's race for governor pits Newsom, a Democrat and former San Francisco mayor, against Republican businessman John Cox. (AP Photos/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Gas tax, Trump, housing drive race for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2018, AND THEREAFTER - FILE - In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox addresses supporters at the Sacramento County Republican Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. Cox, a businessman living in the San Diego area, is running against Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace Gov. Jerry Brown. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Cox leans on business success in bid for California governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Candidates for California governor agree to radio debate

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Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox, center, is questioned by reporters as he leaves a news conference where he blasted a recent gas tax increase, Monday, June 18, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Cox is the chairman of a campaign to repeal the gas tax increase and faces Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom in November. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

GOP candidate for California governor pushes gas tax repeal

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox, center, speaks during a Republican primary watch party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

California Republicans see ray of hope in Democratic bastion

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks during a Republican election party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Republican advances in California primary with Donald Trump’s help

By Jonathan J. Cooper - Associated Press

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox, center, speaks to reporters at a San Diego Republican party election party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Diego. The intrigue in the race to replace departing California Gov. Jerry Brown isn't who wins it's who comes in second in Tuesday's primary, one of hundreds of contests across the state that could solidify Democratic dominance and reshape the fight for control of the U.S. Congress. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

California gubernatorial candidate John Cox backs Trump’s agenda: ‘I’m with him’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times