Politics Jun 03 California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change By Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Politics Jun 01 Candidates for California governor and LA mayor make their final pitches to voters The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary. By Sophie Austin, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
Politics May 06 Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway Seven candidates who want to be California’s next governor traded sharp attacks Tuesday in a wide-ranging debate that touched on issues from gas prices to raising taxes to healthcare in a contest that has no clear leader. By Michael R. Blood, Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Politics Apr 23 California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor It's the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state's highest office, with more than 50 names on the ballot. By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Apr 14 The candidates still in the running for California governor The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit. By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Nov 12 Former Newsom aide indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary By Trân Nguyễn, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Dana Williamson, a former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Mayorkas, Becerra testify in Senate hearing for additional security and health funding By News Desk Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday to review Biden's supplemental funding requests for their respective departments. Continue reading
Apr 09 Health secretary Becerra slams Texas abortion pill ruling as 'reckless' and 'not America' By Hope Yen, Associated Press The nation's top health official said Sunday that a court ruling threatening the availability of a main drug used in medication abortion was “not America" and he did not rule out defying the judge's order if necessary. Continue reading
Oct 18 Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday that the government will award millions of dollars for states to plan how clinics can offer more on-demand help for people in crisis. Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S. declares health emergency over monkeypox outbreak By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. Continue reading