Overview
- The forum began at 5:30 p.m. PT on KTVU, KTTV FOX 11 and the FOX Local app, broadcasting from the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera House with roughly 240 attendees and an overflow space.
- Confirmed participants are Betty Yee, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa.
- Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter and Chad Bianco are not participating due to scheduling conflicts, according to organizers.
- Moderators Greg Lee, Andre Senior and Marla Tellez are using shorter, pointed questions to include all candidates.
- The debate is produced with the Black Action Alliance and allied Black civic groups, with questions focused on affordability, homelessness, public safety and education ahead of the June 2 primary.