California Gov. Jerry Brown, center, signs a budget bill as he is joined by Assembly member Phil Ting, from left, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and budget chairs Senator Holly Mitchell, June 27, 2018. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo / via CapradioJerry Brown will depart the California governor’s office Monday with a healthy budget surplus and a streak of political victories — but only because of a crucial moment six years ago. This is the first of two features as Jerry Brown leaves office.
Story by Ben Adler.
Thursday, January 3, 2019