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California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state
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California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state

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  • Feb 19, 2026
  • Feb 19, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago
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The former lake property at Westwood Château in Marion
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City manager, Woody Ayers speaks at Westwood Château's Lady Marion Dam
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