Becerra’s Legal Cloud Becomes a Guilty Plea — May 15, 2026

The Williamson corruption case moved from campaign liability to guilty plea just as Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner, faced a final debate and intensifying scrutiny over how he handles hard questions. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Calmatters: Former Newsom Chief Of Staff Pleads Guilty To Scheme That Bled Money From Becerras Account — SFGate https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/calmatters-former-newsom-chief-of-staff-pleads-22259911.php 2. The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained — SF Standard https://sfstandard.com/2026/05/14/becerra-governor-race-corruption/ 3. Last governor's debate before California's primary | KTVU - YouTube — KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s13zJ4uPp8 4. Becerra dodges tough questions as frontrunner in governor’s race — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/05/california-governor-becerra-criticism/ 5. San Jose mayor's claims on reducing homelessness face scrutiny - CBS San Francisco — CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/san-jose-mayors-claims-on-reducing-homelessness-face-scrutiny/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]