The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November.

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While he’s poured a staggering $195 million into his own campaign, the investor argued he isn’t the only big spender bankrolling the race.

Gavin Newsom has finally picked a side in the Los Angeles mayor’s race — and it’ll surprise no one who he’s rowed in behind. The California governor on Thursday revealed his endorsement for incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of the election on June 2.

One week away from California primaries, top contenders in the gubernatorial race are making their final pitch to undecided Bay Area voters. Maddie White reports from San Francisco City Hall.