California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term

California state legislators returned to the state capitol Monday to kick off a special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the session in November to prepare for the incoming Trump administration. CBS News Sacramento investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.

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California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term

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