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At Stockton’s gubernatorial forum, Republican Chad Bianco called environmental activists “terrorists” and disputed climate change’s role in wildfires, clashing with three Democratic candidates.

The candidates proposed competing solutions to address California’s poverty, homelessness, and rural economic struggles amid projected state budget deficits reaching $25 billion through 2029.

STOCKTON — Four of California’s gubernatorial candidates tangled over climate change and wildfire preparedness at an economic forum Thursday in Stockton, though they all acknowledged the stark problems facing the state.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, stood apart from the three ot

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