California's gubernatorial race is wide open with 10 candidates, 8 Democrats and 2 Republicans, and a televised debate to be held on April 22nd to help voters decide who should succeed Gavin Newsom.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said his investigation into potential election fraud is based on an "audit" from a group of citizens.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued what his administration called “final warnings” to 15 cities and counties accused of violating state housing law. After a long‑running standoff between the state and local governments over how aggressively communities must plan for new housing amid California’s ongoing housing crisis,