P.M. Edition: Follow the leader

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Margot Roosevelt writes about the state’s landmark environmental legislation.

A date has been set for John Perez to take over as Assembly speaker.

Maura Dolan breaks down the day’s proceedings in the Proposition 8 trial.

Jerry Brown apparently picked himself a campaign manager. And just in time, too. Because the race for governor might be getting a little more crowded.

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-- Anthony York in Sacramento