First Take: Whitman, Brown jockey for poll position. Boxer takes the gloves off

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A new Field Poll shows the race for governor is tied, four months before election day.

As Sen. Barbara Boxer begins a two-day swing through California to promote jobs, she took some shots at GOP rival Carly Fiorina.

Mike Villines has declared victory in the Republican race for insurance commissioner.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Tuesday that would require all eggs sold in California to come from hens that are not crammed into cages.

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-- Anthony York in Sacramento