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CalMatters analyzed campaign finance data in the California governor\u2019s race.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramentomovinghub.com\/?p=495\">\u2018Like an Angel\u2019: Meet the Helpers Working at Bay Area Immigration Court<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are five takeaways on where the money is coming from and where it\u2019s going.<\/p>\n<h2>Outside money is shattering records<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a record-breaking election when it comes to spending by corporations and special interest groups trying to influence who becomes the next governor.<\/p>\n<p>Outside groups, which unlike candidates can receive unlimited donations, reported spending $79 million so far \u2014 more than double the amount spent through the November 2018 general election when Gavin Newsom won his first term.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramentomovinghub.com\/?p=493\">Tom Steyer Vows to Challenge Corporate Power and Protect Workers from AI at KQED Town Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramentomovinghub.com\/?p=497\">A Federal Judge in D.C. 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