Michael R. Blood • Associated Press, Author at Times of San Diego

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Newsom takes heat from Republicans, LGTBQ+ lawmakers during book tour

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Feb. 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Just a few days into a national book tour, the two-term Democrat who is widely expected to seek the presidency in 2028 is taking heat.

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Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Feb. 18, 2026, 9:05 a.m.Feb. 18, 2026, 12:26 p.m.

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Crowded Democratic field in California governor’s race might set up rare opening for the GOP

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Feb. 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

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Barack Obama urges Californians to back Prop. 50: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Oct. 14, 2025, 7:54 a.m.Oct. 14, 2025, 7:55 a.m.

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Trump administration moves to pull billions from California high-speed rail

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press June 4, 2025, 5:23 p.m.June 4, 2025, 7:14 p.m.

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Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter Steps Into Crowded California Governor’s Race

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press March 11, 2025, 10:19 a.m.March 11, 2025, 10:19 a.m.

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Democrat George Whitesides, Republican David Valadao Win U.S. House Races in California

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Nov. 13, 2024, 9:07 a.m.Nov. 13, 2024, 9:08 a.m.

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Adam Schiff Wins U.S. Senate Seat Long Held by the Late Dianne Feinstein

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Nov. 5, 2024, 11:20 p.m.Nov. 6, 2024, 7:22 a.m.

Tight Races Emerge in Key California Congressional Districts That Could Determine House Control

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press Nov. 5, 2024, 9:00 a.m.Nov. 13, 2024, 8:50 a.m.