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Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem

Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom expanding Medi-Cal to record levels, community hospitals across California have been closing pediatric inpatient units, according to a new report from Defend Forgotten America. Since Newsom took office, total Medi-Cal spending has roughly doubled and is now approaching $20...

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As of May 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.
The headline split One side frames it as "Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem". The other frames it as "Newsom Expanded Medi-Cal While California Kids Lost Local Pediatric Beds, Report Reveals".
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Left / center-leftNewsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem

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Right / center-rightNewsom Expanded Medi-Cal While California Kids Lost Local Pediatric Beds, Report Reveals

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Daily SignalNews report · May 22, 8:21 PM

Newsom Expanded Medi-Cal While California Kids Lost Local Pediatric Beds, Report Reveals

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Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom expanding Medi-Cal to record levels, community hospitals across California have been closing pediatric inpatient units, according to a new report from Defend Forgo...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · May 22, 7:16 PM

Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem

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The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.

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Hot AirNews report · May 22, 6:00 PM

Newsom First Drove Them Out of California, Now He's Telling Californians to Boycott Them

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