John Phillips: Matt Mahan is the anti-Gavin Newsom

Newsom can’t stand him because Mahan is the anti-Newsom. Newsom’s hallmark as a politician has been all about big, grandiose ...

Governor's debate: Matt Mahan says Prop 36 offers opportunity for 'era of mass treatment'

Matt Mahan said it takes intervention and a "threat of consequences" to help people recover from conditions that may lead ...

Matt Mahan says leaders need to restore voters' trust during opening statements in California governor's debate

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan vowed to give state voters real answers and not "the easy ones" should he be elected California ...

Governor’s race: Sparks fly as San Jose mayor fends off rivals from left and right in first debate

The first major televised debate among leading candidates for California governor Tuesday saw the race’s newest entrant — San ...

Steve Hilton blasts GOP rival Bianco for taking a knee during BLM riots at CA gov debate

Steve Hilton blasted GOP rival Sheriff Chad Bianco for skipping Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate — and taking a knee with ...

California Dems lash out at ICE during gubernatorial debate

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates condemned ICE during Tuesday's debate, with several calling to abolish the ...

Tax billionaires, cut rents and other takeaways from California's first gubernatorial debate

Gov. Gavin Newsom, barred from running for reelection, still took heat Tuesday during the first debate in California's 2026 ...

California governor debate gives first look at crowded crop in race to replace Gavin Newsom

California’s crowded governor’s race will take center stage Tuesday evening as some of the biggest contenders looking to ...
Opinion

Walters: Mahan’s campaign for California governor will be a voter litmus test

Candidacy of San Jose mayor, a sharp critic of Gov. Newsom, will reveal how left-of-center California voters are.
The Economist

A 5% wealth tax would drive billionaires out of California

The Billionaire Tax Act would create a one-time 5% wealth tax for California residents whose net worth exceeds $1.1bn. The ...
KTVU FOX 2 on MSN

Seven candidates faced off as KTVU Fox 2 aired California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the year

California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle wrapped up Tuesday night, giving voters an early ...
Just The News on MSN

Watch Live: California gubernatorial candidates participate in first debate of 2026

Several candidates in the crowded field passed on the first debate over scheduling conflicts, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, former California Democratic Rep. Katie ...