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Gov. Gavin Newsom

Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m.July 22, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

By focusing on AI-driven inequality now, Newsom is choosing a popular issue to define his expected 2028 run.

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Lawmakers look to make abortion shield laws less dependent on who’s governor

by Jackie Fortiér • KFF July 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m.July 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra

In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare

by Christine Mai-Duc • KFF Health News July 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m.July 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

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Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State

by Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters July 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.July 10, 2026, 2:37 p.m.

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It’s official: Becerra, Hilton will face off in November in race for California governor

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS June 10, 2026, 11:32 a.m.June 10, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Two men stand side by side, each speaking passionately. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark suit, while the man on the right is bald, in a suit with an open collar shirt.

The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

by Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters June 5, 2026, 2:40 p.m.June 5, 2026, 2:40 p.m.

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Hilton, Becerra take lead, with Steyer in third, in California’s hot race for governor

by Associated Press June 3, 2026, 12:35 a.m.June 3, 2026, 8:39 a.m.

A political debate stage with six podiums and a California-themed backdrop with a few of the dozens of gubernatorial candidates running in 2026.

Can you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s race

by Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu and Maya C. Miller • CalMatters May 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m.May 22, 2026, 7:51 a.m.

California governor debate

For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 10:21 a.m.

California governor debate

Candidates target Steyer, Becerra in free-wheeling California governor debate

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m.April 29, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

Seven candidates stand at podiums on stage during a California governor debate. A large screen behind displays "The Race for California Governor." Audience in view.

California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m.April 17, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

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Swalwell campaign for governor reeling after sexual assault allegations

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 10, 2026, 3:43 p.m.April 10, 2026, 3:43 p.m.

Antonio Villaraigosa

California governor debate canceled after criticism from candidates of color, lawmakers

by Associated Press March 24, 2026, 5:33 p.m.March 24, 2026, 5:34 p.m.

Seven candidates stand at podiums on stage during a California governor debate. A large screen behind displays "The Race for California Governor." Audience in view.

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters March 12, 2026, 12:08 p.m.March 12, 2026, 12:08 p.m.