State GovernmentThe Race They Fought For: Newsom, Cox To Meet In California Governor's RaceJune 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerIt could be said that Gavin Newsom, John Cox, President Donald Trump and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy all got the California governor’s race they fought so hard to get: It'll be Newsom vs. Cox in the November general election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fact-Checking Gavin Newsom’s Attack: John Chiang ‘Lost Track Of $31 Billion’June 1, 2018In a recent TV attack ad in the California governor’s race, Gavin Newsom’s campaign claimed "the state auditor found (John) Chiang lost track of $31 billion," when he was state controller. But did the ad get its facts straight? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Final Days For Primary CampaignsJune 1, 2018CapRadio reporters Ben Adler and Ben Bradford share some of their reporting from the final days of the primary campaigns for major offices, including California governor and the House of Representatives. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor's Campaign Enters Final StretchMay 29, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California governor’s race is in its final week before next Tuesday’s primary, with candidates hitting the road as campaign ads swarm voters’ screens and mailboxes. Frontrunner Gavin Newsom met with reporters aboard his campaign bus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did A GOP Candidate For California Governor Really Donate To Jerry Brown And Gavin Newsom?May 25, 2018 | Chris NicholsDid Travis Allen, arguably the most conservative candidate for California governor, donate campaign money to three of the state’s leading liberal Democrats? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The Race For Second Place In Governor’s RaceMay 24, 2018Candidates for governor enter the final stretch of campaigning before the statewide primaries. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains which of them have the best chance to move on to the general election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Obama Endorsed In The California Governor’s Race? No.May 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsA recent campaign mailer and TV ad feature former President Barack Obama warmly embracing California candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa, conveying the possible impression that Obama has endorsed the former mayor of Los Angeles.
State GovernmentPresident Trump Endorses John Cox In California Governor's RaceMay 18, 2018President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of San Diego businessman John Cox for California governor on Twitter Friday, saying he looks forward to working with Cox to "Make California Great Again!"
Gavin Newsom's Half True Claim On Reducing San Francisco’s Homeless ‘Street Population’May 10, 2018 | Chris NicholsGavin Newsom recently claimed San Francisco dramatically shrunk its homeless street population, implying the change took place under his leadership. Given the importance of the issue, we wanted to know whether Newsom got his facts right.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Hopefuls Face Off In Crucial Primary DebateMay 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerWhen the six leading candidates for California governor debated Tuesday night in San Jose for what might be the only time in this final month before the June 5 primary election, their tactics illustrated each campaign’s strategy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
