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  • PBS News Hour – American democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place September 15, 2023
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  • Q&A – California State Senate candidates address issues important to Benicia September 7, 2023
  • Solano County’s top official releases statement on Flannery land grab for new city September 7, 2023
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