Nicole Nixon

The controversial billionaire tax won the backing of the California Democratic Party on Sunday, the latest twist in the drama surrounding a measure that has roiled the left and its allies.

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The two have similar origin stories as the sons of working-class immigrants — both even worked construction jobs to earn money as teenagers — but they have vastly different visions for California's future.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a primary campaign filled with twists, turns and scandal, the election to determine California's next governor has narrowed

The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento on Tuesday offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague on details, with both warning of the

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento on Tuesday offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento on Tuesday offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and

Buoyed by the state's liberal voting base, Becerra had support from 55% of likely voters surveyed — compared with Hilton's 37%. The remaining 7% were undecided.

LOS ANGELES — As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican