Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor’s race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.

Sticking it to the rich sounds nice, but doesn’t fix the problem

Pratt’s loudest fans loathe modern-day L.A., and that should chill all other Angelenos. These haters would be his primary constituents and populate his brain trust if he wins.

Billionaire Tom Steyer shatters spending record in California governor’s race — and may be the first successful self-funder

Pratt’s loudest fans loathe modern-day L.A., and that should chill all other Angelenos. These haters would be his primary constituents and populate his brain trust if he wins.

Billionaire Tom Steyer shatters spending record in California governor’s race — and may be the first successful self-funder

Sticking it to the rich sounds nice, but doesn’t fix the problem

Some see fan-generated election campaign videos as a harbinger of how artificial intelligence could reshape political messaging across the country.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor has been bankrolled by tech titans. Critics say he will cater to their interests as governor, but several of his backers said their support for him has nothing to do with tech policy.

Becerra and Hilton have emerged as the candidates to beat. But dozens of interviews across the San Gabriel Valley, a prime campaign battleground, find many voters still undecided. And discouraged.