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Gas, rent, groceries, utilities, and the Sacramento decisions behind them. Straight-talk analysis for California's working families from a political analyst, journalist, and small business owner.

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Araceli Martinez is a political analyst, journalist, and small business owner (Regal Hair) who breaks down California politics and the cost of living for working families. Her verified Instagram, @araceli_unfiltered, has about 301K followers.

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