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Fareed Zakaria Calls California a 'Failing Model of Governance' Despite Economic Strength

His on-air critique highlights rising per-person spending, housing shortages, large domestic outflow, signaling that policymakers are not delivering for middle-class residents.

Becerra Opens Wide Lead as CalChamber Breaks With Tradition to Back Him

Matt Mahan Sharpens Governor Bid, Targeting 'Waste, Fraud and Abuse'

Katie Porter Confronts Backlash Over Viral Clips as She Presses On in California Governor Bid

Ian Calderon, Millennial Ex-Assembly Leader, Enters California Governor’s Race

Kounalakis Withdraws From California Governor Race to Run for State Treasurer

Ex-OneRepublic Bassist Tim Myers Enters Crowded Democratic Field for California Lt. Governor