Vicki Gonzalez

Joshua’s House started as the personal mission of former professor Marlene von Friedrichs-Fitzwater, and opened last year. It is the first hospice serving people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast.

British-American Steve Hilton is one of two Republican gubernatorial candidates, and received a key endorsement from President Donald Trump. He has consistently polled as a top candidate in the crowded field.

Katie Porter is one of the Democratic candidates in a crowded race looking to stand out and make her case to voters.

Tony Thurmond has been polling at the bottom of a crowded field of gubernatorial candidates. But he’s asking voters to “stick to your values,” and maintains his campaign has much to offer.

Chico State's Human Identification Lab has been working for more than 50 years to help investigators and bring closure to loved ones. Its work has taken experts into the heart of natural disasters, as well as foreign battlefields.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco out front of a Barbershop talking to supporters. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Primo's Barbershop in Vacaville, California.

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks outside of Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Chula Vista, Calif.

Matt Mahan says San Jose is the safest big city in the country and that his proven track record has earned him the support of the tech industry in Silicon Valley.

The former UC Davis student was charged with two murders and the attempted murder of a third person in April and May 2023. A mistrial was declared during Dominguez’s first trial, but prosecutors have pushed to try him again.

Tom Steyer has been a supporter of progressive ideas, and a major fundraiser for Democratic politicians and causes. He says being a billionaire allows him to pursue his positions without conflict.