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San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch
politics11 days ago

San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch

A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview
politics16 days ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt discusses his Los Angeles mayoral campaign in a CBS News interview, promoting a “common sense” approach and arguing incumbents have failed LA; he’s polling second and could become the city’s first Republican mayor since 2001, amid a heated debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, with the June 2 election and a possible November runoff on the horizon.

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate
politics18 days ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate

Spencer Pratt delivered a combative, policy-light performance in a Los Angeles mayoral debate that earned praise from Democratic strategists and appears to be moving polling in his direction, with some analysts saying he could clear the June primary. The UCLA poll still shows Bass in the lead and a large share of voters undecided, while Pratt’s viral messaging focuses on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. Experts caution it’s early and question whether his approach can translate into governance.

California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out
politics20 days ago

California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out

Seven top contenders clash in a high-stakes CNN debate as California’s nonpartisan jungle primary proceeds and millions vote by mail. With Swalwell out amid allegations, candidates spar over healthcare, taxes, and leadership, as Becerra defends his record against Hilton’s call for fresh leadership and Steyer and Porter push for progressive reforms amid a narrowing field and shrinking undecided voters.

California Governor Debate: Dems Push Change as GOP Blames Incumbents for Costs
politics26 days ago

California Governor Debate: Dems Push Change as GOP Blames Incumbents for Costs

In the crowded California gubernatorial debate ahead of the June primary, Democrats push a change-focused agenda on affordability and key issues like healthcare and housing, while Republicans blame Democratic leadership for high costs. The field includes Becerra, Porter, Steyer, Villaraigosa, Thurmond, Mahan, Hilton and Bianco, with Hilton leading in CBS polling alongside Steyer. A debated one-time billionaire tax divides candidates, and undecided voters remain in the plurality, leaving the race wide open as the primary approaches.

Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters
politics27 days ago

Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters

Eight candidates debated for 90 minutes at Pomona College in the second of three debates before the June 2 primary. The night highlighted Xavier Becerra’s sharper performance and Tony Thurmond’s compelling personal narrative, while Steve Hilton maintained a polling edge based on prior surveys, and no clear breakout winner emerged. The discussion covered affordability, homelessness, housing, gas taxes, energy, healthcare, and disaster preparedness, with moderators rotating formats and cutting mics, creating a chaotic but revealing dynamic as campaigns vie for narrow air time ahead of mail ballots going out.

Watch California’s 2026 Governor Debate Across CBS Platforms
politics27 days ago

Watch California’s 2026 Governor Debate Across CBS Platforms

California’s 2026 gubernatorial debate is set for 5:30 p.m. PDT at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium, broadcast live on CBS-owned stations across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Sacramento and more, and streamed on CBSLA.com, CBS Bay Area, CBS Sacramento, CBS News 24/7, and YouTube (pre-show starts at 5:00 p.m.). Participants are Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond and Antonio Villaraigosa, with moderators Pat Harvey, Tony Lopez, Ryan Yamamoto, Julie Watts and Sara Sadhwani, and hosted by Suzie Suh.

Gubernatorial debate canceled after outcry over excluding candidates of color
politics2 months ago

Gubernatorial debate canceled after outcry over excluding candidates of color

USC scrapped its planned California gubernatorial debate after days of backlash over a criteria that excluded all candidates of color, with excluded candidates planning alternative events and lawmakers urging boycotts; the dispute focused on a data-driven candidate viability formula used by USC and partners, highlighting debates about fairness ahead of the top-two primary.