by CHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JULY 13: California Gov. Gavin Newsom shakes hands with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee during a press conference and bill signing on July 13, 2026 in Oakland, California. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 179, legislation intended to increase affordable housing across California. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)