Voters weigh in after first California governor debate
Voters got their first close look at the candidates hoping to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom as they debated issues from housing costs to public safety.
Voters got their first close look at the candidates hoping to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom as they debated issues from housing costs to public safety.
Super Bowl Experience Day 1 kicks off the celebration of Super Bowl
The NFL officially kicks off its days-long Super Bowl Experience at Moscone Center to welcome football fans with festivities leading up to the big game on Sunday.
The NFL officially kicks off its days-long Super Bowl Experience at Moscone Center to welcome football fans with festivities leading up to the big game on Sunday.
Seven candidates faced off as KTVU Fox 2 aired California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the year
California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle wrapped up Tuesday night, giving voters an early look at a crowded and still wide-open race just four months before the June primarSeven candidates took the stage at the historic Ruth Williams–Bayview Opera House in San Francisco for the debate, hosted by the Black Action Alliance in partnership with KTVU and sister station KTTV Fox 11 in Los Angeles.
California’s first statewide gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle wrapped up Tuesday night, giving voters an early look at a crowded and still wide-open race just four months before the June primarSeven candidates took the stage at the historic Ruth Williams–Bayview Opera House in San Francisco for the debate, hosted by the Black Action Alliance in partnership with KTVU and sister station KTTV Fox 11 in Los Angeles.
California governors candidates call for ICE to be abolished in 1st debate
The first statewide debate for California governor was held in San Francisco on Tuesday, and they sounded off on a multitude of issues facing Californians, including immigration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The first statewide debate for California governor was held in San Francisco on Tuesday, and they sounded off on a multitude of issues facing Californians, including immigration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Governor's debate: Tony Thurmond proposes tax breaks to help Californians pay for gas
Tony Thurmond emphasized the importance of investing in clean energies while also acknowledging the state's current reliance on oil and gas.
Tony Thurmond emphasized the importance of investing in clean energies while also acknowledging the state's current reliance on oil and gas.
Governor's debate: Steve Hilton blames 'democrat climate crusade' for high gas prices
Steve Hilton claimed overreliance on foreign oil and closures of oil refineries in California for the high cost of gas in the state.
Steve Hilton claimed overreliance on foreign oil and closures of oil refineries in California for the high cost of gas in the state.
Governor's debate: Yee calls for consistent investment in public schools to close performance gaps
Betty Yee said public education needs investment in order to close gaps in scholastic performance between different groups of students.
Betty Yee said public education needs investment in order to close gaps in scholastic performance between different groups of students.
Governor's debate: Tony Thurmond advocates for treatment, community policing
Tony Thurmond said he voted against Prop 36 due to concerns that it "overcriminalizes" communities without offering avenues for treatment or rehabilitation.
Tony Thurmond said he voted against Prop 36 due to concerns that it "overcriminalizes" communities without offering avenues for treatment or rehabilitation.
Governor's debate: Tom Steyer emphasizes treatment over incarceration to combat crime
Tom Steyer advocated for funding Prop 36 in order to offer opportunities for rehabilitation for those who break the law.
Tom Steyer advocated for funding Prop 36 in order to offer opportunities for rehabilitation for those who break the law.
California Gubernatorial Debate: Candidates on education, housing affordability
Candidates seeking to become California’s next leaders debated several issues, including education, wildfire recovery efforts, and housing affordability.
Candidates seeking to become California’s next leaders debated several issues, including education, wildfire recovery efforts, and housing affordability.
Governor's debate: Matt Mahan says Prop 36 offers opportunity for 'era of mass treatment'
Matt Mahan said it takes intervention and a "threat of consequences" to help people recover from conditions that may lead them to crime.
Matt Mahan said it takes intervention and a "threat of consequences" to help people recover from conditions that may lead them to crime.
Governor's debate: Steve Hilton says 'more prisons' needed to address abate CA crime
Steve Hilton called for an end to the "destructive" practices of closing prisons and detention centers in California, saying that the closures are partly responsible for crime in the state.
Steve Hilton called for an end to the "destructive" practices of closing prisons and detention centers in California, saying that the closures are partly responsible for crime in the state.
Governor's debate: Antonio Villaraigosa call for 'restorative justice' to address public safety
Antonio Villaraigosa emphasized policies focused on "redemption" to restore public safety, such as those concerned with juvenile justice and drug treatment.
Antonio Villaraigosa emphasized policies focused on "redemption" to restore public safety, such as those concerned with juvenile justice and drug treatment.
Nancy Guthrie: Her disappearance doesn't appear targeted, PCSD says
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Catalina Foothills home between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 against her will, though officials currently found no evidence the incident was targeted.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Catalina Foothills home between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 against her will, though officials currently found no evidence the incident was targeted.
Governor's debate: Xavier Becerra on California homelessness
Xavier Becerra said, if elected governor, his emphasis would be on supporting and advocating for working families on the cusp of homelessness.
Xavier Becerra said, if elected governor, his emphasis would be on supporting and advocating for working families on the cusp of homelessness.
Governor's debate: Steve Hilton on California homelessness
Steve Hilton sharply criticized democratic policies concerning homelessness, and said law enforcement and mental health treatment should be used to reduce the issue.
Steve Hilton sharply criticized democratic policies concerning homelessness, and said law enforcement and mental health treatment should be used to reduce the issue.
Governor's debate: Betty Yee calls for 'strict accountability' for funds devoted to homelessness abatement
Betty Yee said public officials should be held accountable when devising and enacting programs intended to reduce homelessness in California to ensure funds are not being squandered.
Betty Yee said public officials should be held accountable when devising and enacting programs intended to reduce homelessness in California to ensure funds are not being squandered.
Governor's debate: Antonio Villaraigosa says 'we have to look at what works' concerning homelessness
Antonio Villaraigosa acknowledged that some measures taken to address homelessness in California have not returned results, and said the governor should know what programs should be invested in and which should be reduced.
Antonio Villaraigosa acknowledged that some measures taken to address homelessness in California have not returned results, and said the governor should know what programs should be invested in and which should be reduced.
Governor's debate: Tony Thurmond calls for more subsidized housing to address homelessness
Tony Thurmond said that he would push for $10 billion to be invested into building more affordable housing if he is elected governor.
Tony Thurmond said that he would push for $10 billion to be invested into building more affordable housing if he is elected governor.
Governor's debate: Xavier Becerra on California housing costs
Xavier Becerra emphasized making resources -- such as childcare and utilities -- more affordable for California residents.
Xavier Becerra emphasized making resources -- such as childcare and utilities -- more affordable for California residents.