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What the DOJ investigation into Newsom means — and what it doesn’t
Also in today’s Power Play: Newsom’s pistol gift, business group takes aim at CEQA, and a new San Francisco holiday you won’t want to miss.
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According to The San Francisco Standard’s source item, What the DOJ investigation into Newsom means — and what it doesn’t, Also in today’s Power Play: Newsom’s pistol gift, business group takes aim at CEQA, and a new San Francisco holiday you won’t want to miss.
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- What the DOJ investigation into Newsom means — and what it doesn’tThe San Francisco Standard - 2026-06-18T01:05:00+00:00
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