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President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Neither approach by Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra appears to have moved the needle much in the race to become California’s next governor.

Gavin Newsom’s campaign team on Friday released an almost complete list of the governor’s positions on the ballot measures California voters will decide in the Nov. 3 midterm election.

SACRAMENTO - Governor candidate Steve Hilton has made hyper-specific campaign promises, released a provocative viral ad and traveled across the state trying to drum up media attention.

The House races in similar Central Valley districts could serve as test cases for the moderate versus progressive debate raging within the party.

The Department of Justice sued California Thursday, seeking to block the state from counting the votes of people it says it has identified as potentially fraudulent voters.

Rallying for midterm candidates and causes is allowing Gavin Newsom, Ro Khanna and Kamala Harris to boost their profiles, and has put some of the 2028 jockeying on full display.

Steve Hilton’s interview with the Chronicle revealed how difficult, if not impossible, it would be for him to accomplish many of his plans if he’s elected as California governor.

Labor activist Dolores Huerta shakes hands with people after addressing a rally held by teachers, parents, students and supporters of a strike

In her final months of life, Dolores Huerta continued to be a forceful advocate for low-wage workers and maintained a demanding campaign schedule in which she spoke frequently at rallies.