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Karin Caves, a fixture in Sacramento politics who advised powerful California lawmakers and governors since the late 1980s, died early Thursday. The news of her death surprised her friends in the Capitol and beyond. She began her latest assignment as the communications director for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in October. She was diagnosed with the illness that took her life only a month ago, her friends said. She's volunteered and worked for political campaigns since the early 1980s, including Gary Hart’s 1984 presidential campaign. Never miss a local story. “She was really good at her job. Caves worked at the Health and Human Services Agency from 2014 until she joined Maduros’ department last year. She will be deeply missed,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Diana Dooley. Caves’ last job put her in charge of communications for a new state department that the Legislature created to replace the Board of Equalization.