First Take: Whitman’s actions vs. words. Governor’s race tightens. Voting begins

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Evan Halper and Jack Dolan look at Meg Whitman’s business background.

Polls show the GOP race for governor is tightening, but just how much remains a subject of debate.

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could endanger plans for new drilling in California.

While one L.A. councilman calls for a boycott of Arizona, a study reveals the city has $56 million worth of investments in the state.

Election day is still 27 days away, but voting has already begun.

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-- Anthony York in Sacramento