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Counties back plan to split California

27 May 2026 16:02

Yuba and Sutter County supervisors have voted to support a proposal to split California into two separate states. - The resolution backs Assembly member James Gallagher's "two-state" solution.

- Supporters cite water rights and wildfire protection as key issues dividing inland and coastal counties. - Governor Newsom and Democratic leaders have dismissed the proposal as a stunt.

The move reflects frustration among rural Northern California communities who feel overlooked and financially strained.

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