California governor’s race hits homelessness, money and Becerra — May 07, 2026

With ballots landing, the race is tightening around concrete tests: homelessness policy, Becerra’s sudden elevation, and whether Steyer’s endorsements or Mahan’s tech-funded moderation can translate money and validators into actual primary votes. In this episode: Top stories: 1. How will California’s next governor handle homelessness? - CalMatters — CalMatters https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/05/ca-governor-candidates-homelessness/ 2. California’s candidates for governor target ascending Becerra on national stage – Orange County Register — Orange County Register https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/06/californias-candidates-for-governor-target-ascending-becerra-on-national-stage/ 3. Willie Brown endorses Tom Steyer for California governor — Sacramento Bee https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/article315650089.html 4. The California Academy of Family Physicians Endorses Xavier Becerra for California Governor — PR Newswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-california-academy-of-family-physicians-endorses-xavier-becerra-for-california-governor-302764526.html 5. Backed By Tech Money, A Moderate Democrat From Silicon Valley Mounts A Bid For California Governor — Recently Heard https://recentlyheard.com/backed-by-tech-money-a-moderate-democrat-from-silicon-valley-mounts-a-bid-for-california-governor/ Follow and rate California Governor's Race on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]