Hilton and Becerra Lead as Affordability Tests the Field — May 13, 2026

California’s governor race is tightening around Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, while candidates face sharper pressure to explain how they would lower housing, health care, gas and homelessness costs without relying on slogans. In this episode: Top stories: 1. California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra addresses homeless spending, gas prices in KTLA interview — KTLA https://ktla.com/news/california/xavier-becerra-interview-governor-race/ 2. California governor’s race tightens as 2 candidates lead crowded field - AOL — AOL https://www.aol.com/news/california-governor-race-tightens-2-170143090.html 3. In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It. • Sacramento News & Review — Sacramento News & Review https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2026/05/12/in-california-governor-race-single-payer-is-a-litmus-test-theres-still-no-way-to-pay-for-it/ 4. CA Housing Crisis Exposes Deep Divisions Among Dem Governor Candidates - Davis Vanguard — Davis Vanguard https://davisvanguard.org/2026/05/state-housing-policy-forum/ 5. ‘I think he’s an opportunist’: Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton vie for votes at governor’s forum — KGET 17 News https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/think-opportunist-chad-bianco-steve-162035582.html Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]