Trending Now - Becerra Tops Polls as California's Governor Primary Approaches

WHO:

Newsweek - Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, Tony Thurmond, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa.

Los Angeles Times - Gavin Newsom, President Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

WHAT:

Newsweek - Becerra leads the California governor race in a new poll.

Los Angeles Times - The California primary election is scheduled for June 2.

Los Angeles Times - Becerra plans to establish a $150-million annual homelessness prevention fund.

Los Angeles Times - Thurmond aims to build 2 million new homes for "working Californians" on 75,000 acres of surplus land.

WHERE:

Los Angeles Times - California, specifically mentioning Riverside County and San José.

WHEN:

Los Angeles Times - The candidates participated in a debate on April 28, 2026.

Los Angeles Times - The California primary election takes place on June 2.

WHY:

Los Angeles Times - Becerra's campaign focuses on affordability and housing for "working Californians."

Los Angeles Times - Candidates are addressing issues like immigration, housing, and homelessness to garner voter attention.

HOW:

Los Angeles Times - Becerra plans to cut "unnecessary red tape" to speed up approvals for housing projects.

Los Angeles Times - Bianco wants to end "overregulation of our building industry" and eliminate certain environmental regulations.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 23:15 UTC)

Xavier Becerra is leading the California governor race according to a new poll, with the primary election set for June 2. Becerra's campaign is focused on affordability and housing for working Californians, proposing a $150-million annual homelessness prevention fund, while Chad Bianco aims to end overregulation in the building industry. Candidates are actively addressing critical issues like immigration, housing, and homelessness to attract voter support, with Becerra planning to cut unnecessary red tape to expedite housing project approvals.