California candidates collide on housing, immigration and tech money — May 11, 2026

With voting already underway, the governor’s race is turning into a policy stress test: candidates are being pressed on immigration, healthcare, housing supply, billionaire taxes, tech money and whether Newsom will bless anyone at all. In this episode: Top stories: 1. California Governor Debate Focuses on Immigration — HSJ Chronicle https://hsjchronicle.com/california-governor-debate-healthcare-immigration-taxes/ 2. Top CA governor contenders got grilled by Ezra Klein on housing — SF Standard https://sfstandard.com/2026/05/08/ezra-klein-california-governor-housing/ 3. Tech is Betting on a Former Executive in the Race for California Governor — Broadband Breakfast https://broadbandbreakfast.com/tech-is-betting-on-a-former-executive-in-the-race-for-california-governor/ 4. Gov. Gavin Newsom again declines to endorse a candidate in governor’s race - AOL — AOL https://www.aol.com/news/gov-gavin-newsom-again-declines-193524816.html 5. Race for Governor: Thurmond Wants to End ICE, Build 2M Homes — The CC Pulse https://ccpulse.org/2026/05/08/race-for-governor-thurmond-wants-to-abolish-ice-build-2-million-homes/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]