Becerra’s Front-Runner Moment Hits a Legal Crosswind — May 14, 2026

Becerra’s campaign is colliding with the Dana Williamson corruption case just as rivals sharpen affordability pitches and voters hear sweeping promises on homelessness and housing that no governor can deliver alone. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Dana Williamson hearing could include plea deal in Sacramento | Sacramento Bee — Sacramento Bee https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article315732372.html 2. Step Back: When candidates for California governor promise to tackle homelessness and affordability, what can a governor actually do on their own—and what still depends on cities, counties, the Legislature, or the courts? — CalMatters 3. Billionaire Democrat Prioritizes Affordability in California Campaign - World Today News — World Today News https://www.world-today-news.com/billionaire-democrat-prioritizes-affordability-in-california-campaign/ 4. Xavier Becerra brings campaign to Oxnard - Vida Newspaper — Vida Newspaper https://vidanewspaper.com/2026/05/13/becerra-campaigns-in-oxnard/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]