October 11, 2018 | Ben Adler
The lieutenant governor and former San Francisco mayor makes no apology for his head starts in business and politics and scorns critics who accuse him of political convenience.
October 10, 2018 | Ben Adler
Cox traces his underdog spirit back to his mother, whom he describes as “an ardent Democrat” and teachers union member — and his challenging childhood in Illinois.
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April 30, 2018 | Ben Adler
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who’s faced criticism in the California governor’s race over his stance on single-payer health care, says he backs the bill that stalled in the state Legislature last year — but not in its current form.
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February 1, 2018 | Ben Adler
The Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor.
December 8, 2017 | Ben Adler
California Treasurer John Chiang’s effort in his run for governor to strike a balance between support for progressive policies and an image of fiscal prudence could prove tricky on the issue of single-payer health care.
November 3, 2017 | Ben Adler
If San Diego businessman John Cox gets his way, California voters will decide next fall whether to increase the size of the state Legislature nearly 100-fold – and whether to elect him governor.
October 31, 2017 | Ben Adler
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown of “tepid” and “timid” leadership – especially on schools.
October 4, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris Remington
Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler kicked off his six-part series interviewing candidates for the California Governor's race in 2018. This week, he interviewed former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
