Sen. Josh Newman, targeted by the GOP for his gas-tax vote, will face recall election on June 5
(LA Times MLB)

Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday set June 5 as the date for a recall election on state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), who Republicans say should be unseated over his vote for an increase in the state´s gas tax and vehicle fees last year. Brown consolidated the special recall vote with the regular state...