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California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign.

Axios

Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debate

The punishing cost of living in California, particularly soaring gas prices, dominated the discussion, highlighting deep partisan divisions

The Independent UK

Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?

The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in the polls. Can he really pull it off?

The Guardian - US

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California Governor Race Debate 2026: Xavier Becerra Takes Centre Stage As Rivals Clash

Xavier Becerra took heavy fire from all sides as eight candidates for California governor traded attacks in a chaotic, high‑stakes debate at Pomona College.

International Business Times UK

Leading California governor candidates spar in debate as topsy-turvy race heats up

Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still to emerge

The Guardian - US

Six California governor candidates to attend first major debate following Swalwell’s exit

Six leading candidates vying for California’s governorship are set to clash in a televised debate Wednesday, each hoping for a pivotal moment in a chaotic and leaderless race.

The Independent UK

Swalwell’s shock exit throws California governor’s race into disarray: ‘This really tosses the table over’

The contest to replace Gavin Newsom was already bizarre – now after the downfall of its apparent frontrunner, the state’s Democrats are scrambling

The Guardian - US

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‘Deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment’: Eric Swalwell drops his governor’s race after assault allegations opened a Manhattan DA investigation

He finally gave in!

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Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

Residents in at least 10 states are organizing campaigns to tax wealth in order to fund schools and other social services

The Guardian - US

California governor poll raises prospect of two Republicans contesting runoff

Survey puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead with Democratic vote split between large field of candidates

The Guardian - US

California billionaires up political action with multimillion-dollar donations

Google founder backs both Republican and Democrat in governor’s race while ex-CEO fights billionaire tax

The Guardian - US

California Democrats defy call from party to abandon crowded race: ‘Voters choose the next governor’

State party chair had urged candidates with no ‘viable path’ to victory to drop out to ensure Democratic win in November

The Guardian - US

Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge

Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom – and quirk of primary system – could open door for Republicans in November

The Guardian - US

Tech’s politics push at home and abroad

We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China

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California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going

The Guardian - US

Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose, announces run for governor of California

The former tech entrepreneur joins a sprawling but stagnant field to succeed Gavin Newsom

Capital & Main

A Little Place Called Home?

San Jose is delivering low-cost tiny homes for people living on the streets of California’s third-largest city — as long as the state continues to fund it.

The Independent UK

From guardrails to potholes, AI is becoming the new eyes on America’s roads

Cities and states in the U.S. are turning to AI to improve road safety

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The Independent UK

Trump has an unlikely new ally hitting back at troll-obsessed Newsom — and he’s a California Democrat

The California governor’s recent tactic of using Trump-style memes online has garnered buzz and plenty of attention but it’s alienating a prominent Bay Area mayor

Benzinga

Ex-SpaceX, Tesla Manager Rama Afullo Secures Municipal AI Grant To Turn Satellites Into Virtual Data Centers In A Market Soon Worth Billions

Space-technology startup Satlyt, led by ex-Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Google manager Rama Afullo, last week secured $25,000 through state first-in-the-nation municipal AI Incentive Program, endorsing its vision to create what the company calls “the above cloud service provider” through interconnected satellite networks.

The Independent UK

ChatGPT helps write this mayor's speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

San Jose’s mayor is using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline city operations and improve services for its 1 million residents

The Independent UK

San Jose’s Democratic mayor defends plan to arrest homeless people who refuse shelter

Mayor Matt Mahan’s policy is that those who refuse shelter on three occasions will be detained, arrested, or hospitalized

The Independent UK

California city may start arresting homeless people who refuse offer of shelter

Approximately 187,000 people are sleeping on the streets statewide

Latin Times

Musk Responds After California Man Hit With Felony Vandalism for Keying a Tesla

Musk responded after San Jose police arrested a man for felony vandalism after he was caught on a Tesla's security cameras keying the vehicle.