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theyeshivaworld.comTom Steyer Says Corporate Interests Oppose His California Governor Bid
Tom Steyer stated that corporate donors fund establishment candidates in the 2026 California governor race. He described his campaign as focused on working people and climate policy.
nypost.comCalifornia Governor Candidate Xavier Becerra Addresses Oil Industry Donations
Xavier Becerra, a candidate in the California governor’s race, has received campaign contributions from oil companies. He stated the donations do not influence his policy positions.
nypost.comPelosi criticizes Chakrabarti in San Francisco congressional race interview
Nancy Pelosi said she had never met candidate Saikat Chakrabarti and questioned his community involvement. The remarks came during a radio interview about the race to succeed her in Congress.
New York PostTwo rural California counties to vote on state split proposal
Yuba and Sutter counties will consider resolutions supporting a plan to separate 35 inland counties from the rest of California. The measure was introduced last year by a Republican assemblyman.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Primary Election Scheduled for Next Week
Voters in California will decide races for governor, Congress and Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary. Recent polling shows divided fields in several contests.
nypost.comCalifornia Governor Candidate Highlights Tom Steyer Utility Stance
A leading candidate in the California governor's race released documents about Tom Steyer's position on PG&E. The materials focus on the utility company's regulatory matters.
kpbs.orgCalifornia Primary Election Scheduled for June 2
Voter frustration with both President Trump and the state's Democratic establishment has created uncertainty ahead of California's June 2 primary. Candidates for Los Angeles mayor, California governor and Congress face a landscape shaped by redrawn maps, party infighting and comp…
nypost.comCalifornia Influencers File Complaint Over Undisclosed Payments From Steyer Campaign
Two political influencers filed a complaint with California's Fair Political Practices Commission alleging that Tom Steyer's gubernatorial campaign paid creators without requiring disclosure. The 2023 state law mandates that paid social media posts identify the sponsor, but feder…
Los Angeles TimesRepublican Candidates Address Central Valley Voters Before June Primary
Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton spoke at a Fresno County Republican event Friday. Both candidates focused on shared policy priorities rather than their differences.
New York PostCalifornia Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Faces Toss-Up Race
Rep. David Valadao is running in a newly redrawn district rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report. Two Democrats are competing in the June 2 primary to challenge him in November.
Los Angeles TimesNewsom Urges Californians to Avoid Chevron Stations Over Holiday Weekend
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office posted on X advising drivers to skip Chevron stations during Memorial Day weekend, citing higher prices than unbranded alternatives. Chevron attributes elevated costs to state policies and taxes.
nypost.comCalifornia Governor’s Office Urges Drivers to Skip Chevron Stations Over Memorial Day Weekend
Newsom’s office posted that unbranded gasoline meets the same standards and costs 60 to 80 cents less per gallon than Chevron fuel. Chevron and an oil industry group responded by blaming state policies for high prices and questioning the governor’s travel habits.
New York PostSan Jose Mayor Faces Second Complaint Over Campaign Coordination
A formal complaint filed with California's Fair Political Practices Commission alleges that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and an independent committee used the same polling firm. The filing claims the arrangement may violate state coordination rules and could result in penalties up t…
foxnews.comFormer President Biden Declines to Endorse Candidates in California Governor Race
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. told his former chief of staff that he will not endorse any candidate in the California governor primary. The decision includes Xavier Becerra, Biden's former health and human services secretary.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govCalifornia Treasurer Fiona Ma Received Donations From Donors With China Ties
California Treasurer Fiona Ma accepted more than $100,000 from donors with reported ties to the Chinese government and affiliated organizations. A Daily Caller News Foundation investigation examined campaign finance records and public meetings involving Ma and individuals connect…
westernjournal.comDemocratic Congressional Campaign Committee Endorses Jasmeet Bains in California Primary
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee endorsed state Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains in the race for California's 22nd Congressional District. The move came after the committee had previously indicated it would not intervene in the primary contest.
deadline.comPoll Shows Two Candidates Leading California Governor Primary
A recent Democratic Party survey found two candidates nearly tied at the top of the field for California's June primary. Most other candidates trail with single-digit support.
deccanchronicle.comHollywood Industry Groups Focus on California Midterm Races
Hollywood workers and executives are directing more attention to California midterm contests. The shift follows concerns that the state could lose film and television production.
nypost.comCalifornia Influencers Paid to Promote Candidates on Social Media
Some social media influencers in California receive payment to post favorable content about political candidates. The practice raises questions about disclosure and transparency for viewers.
New York PostTom Steyer Files Complaint Accusing Xavier Becerra of Undisclosed Influencer Payments
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer filed a complaint Tuesday with the state Fair Political Practices Commission alleging that rival Xavier Becerra violated disclosure rules by paying social media influencers. The filing claims Becerra made payments to at least two crea…
upi.comSteyer Campaign Files Complaint Over Becerra Influencer Disclosures
Tom Steyer’s campaign filed a complaint Tuesday with California’s Fair Political Practices Commission accusing two influencers of failing to disclose payments for pro-Becerra social media posts. The Becerra campaign and one of the named creators denied receiving or making any pay…
nypost.comRepublican and Democrat Lead Tightening California Governor Race
A new poll shows Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra effectively tied two weeks before the June 2 primary. The survey of 1,200 likely voters was conducted between May 14 and 16.
Fox NewsPelosi Endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her. The endorsement came two weeks before the June 2 primary election.
Los Angeles TimesLetter Urges Primary Support for Tom Steyer in California Governor Race
A reader letter published by the Los Angeles Times on May 19, 2026, argues that voters should back Tom Steyer in the Democratic primary for California governor to avoid a potential Republican victory in the general election.
rediff.comNancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in San Francisco congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. The endorsement comes in the final weeks before the June primary in the three-way Democratic contest.
denverpost.comCalMatters Director Travels Across California for Voter Discussions
CalMatters director of partnerships Dan Hu has conducted VotingMatters events across the state to discuss the upcoming election with residents. He has driven more than 2,000 miles this year and estimates he has interacted with about 2,000 Californians.
New York PostCalifornia Democratic Candidate Says Party Must Address Homelessness and Housing Costs
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said California Democrats cannot attribute the state's homelessness and affordability problems to President Trump. He stated that the issues developed under Democratic leadership.
New York PostCalifornia Gubernatorial Candidate Paid $100,000 to Texas-Based Influencer
Tom Steyer's campaign paid Carlos Eduardo Espina $100,000 for strategic advice and campaign surrogacy during the current election cycle. State election regulators are investigating whether online creators properly disclosed sponsored political content. Steyer is competing in the…
rediff.comTom Steyer Campaigns for California Governor on Wealth Tax Proposal
Hedge fund founder Tom Steyer is running for California governor with a platform focused on affordability and higher taxes on the wealthy. Early voting has begun ahead of the June 2 primary.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Governor Candidates Becerra and Hilton Lead as Voters Remain Undecided
Interviews in the San Gabriel Valley show many voters have not selected a candidate for the June primary. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are the leading contenders.
The FederalistDana Williamson Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving $225,000 From Xavier Becerra’s Dormant Campaign Account
Former chief of staff to California Gov. Gavin Newsom entered a guilty plea on May 14, 2026, to bank fraud, submitting a false tax return and making a false statement to federal agents. Williamson agreed to pay $725,000 in restitution as part of a deal that drops 20 of 23 charges…
New York PostDana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges in California Campaign Funds Case
Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom and strategist tied to Xavier Becerra, entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return and making false statements.
lamag.comCalifornia Consultant Dana Williamson Pleads Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy
Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return, and making false statements to a federal agent. The plea triggers mandatory sentencing proceedings and closes one case in the Justice…
CalMattersHUD Has Not Yet Released 2025 National Homelessness Report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has yet to release its annual point-in-time homelessness count compiling 2025 data as of May 13, 2026. The delay is the longest on record, surpassing disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. California released its own pr…
nypost.comArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns Following Federal Guilty Plea
Eileen Wang, 58, resigned as mayor of Arcadia on Monday, the same day federal prosecutors unsealed her guilty plea for acting as an agent of the People's Republic of China. Her case is part of a broader pattern of Chinese influence operations in California politics, according to…
New York PostCalifornia Democrats Seek to Change Jungle Primary System
Democrats in California have filed a petition to replace the state's jungle primary system with separate party primaries. The move comes amid concerns that multiple Democratic candidates could allow two Republicans to advance to the general election for governor. The jungle prima…
thedispatch.com**California Gov. Newsom Holds Off on 2026 Endorsement as Democratic Field Takes Shape**
With no endorsed successor and several prominent Democrats having declined to run, Gov. Gavin Newsom is weighing options as polls show a possible Republican lockout in the state's jungle primary. Xavier Becerra has surged in recent surveys while candidates like Matt Mahan and Tom…
nypost.comEconomist Behind California Billionaire Tax Proposal Says It Is Unlikely to Stay One-Time
Emmanuel Saez told a University of California Berkeley audience that surprising billionaires with a one-time tax would prove difficult, suggesting debate may shift to a permanent wealth tax. His comments came amid high-profile departures from California and Washington state by te…
deadline.comSteve Hilton Emerges as Frontrunner in California Governor Primary Race
Steve Hilton, a former adviser to David Cameron, has become a leading candidate in the primary for California governor. Hilton, who moved to California in 2012, is campaigning on the slogan that a vote for him will make the state "Califordable." Some former colleagues from his ti…
theyeshivaworld.comMike McGuire Campaigns in Rural Northern California Ahead of Congressional Races
California state Senator Mike McGuire has held nearly 40 town halls in the newly drawn first congressional district over the last five months. The district includes rural Plumas County, which has voted Republican in recent elections. McGuire faces Republican and progressive Democ…
New York PostLuxury Home Builder Reports Influx of California Billionaires Relocating to South Florida
High-end builder Manny Angelo Vargas reports an enormous influx of inquiries, purchases and relocations from California as a proposed 5% wealth tax heads to the November ballot. South Florida has drawn figures including Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, with clients requesting biop…
fortune.comTech Leaders Back San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan in California Governor’s Race
Tech investors and executives have contributed millions to the campaign of the San Jose mayor, a 43-year-old former tech executive, positioning him as a moderate Democrat focused on homelessness, crime and business-friendly policies. The mayor has raised more campaign funds in th…
hydrogenfuelnews.comCalifornia Bill Proposes $23 Billion Fund for University Research
A bill introduced in California would establish a $23 billion fund dedicated to supporting research at state universities. The proposal aims to provide sustained funding for academic research projects across the University of California and California State University systems. If…
tvinsider.comMaher Interviews California Governor on High-Speed Rail and Media Lawsuits
Comedian Bill Maher pressed California Gov. Gavin Newsom on state issues including the costly high-speed rail project and economic challenges during a Friday night interview. Newsom defended his record and criticized President Trump, but Maher noted similarities in their approach…