Highlights from the CBS California Governor's Debate

Local News Highlights from the CBS California Governor's Debate, where candidates squared off on gas prices, housing and more By Austin Turner, Austin Turner Web Producer, CBS News Los Angeles Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a news and sports reporter. Read Full Bio Austin Turner, Richard Ramos Richard Ramos Web Producer, CBS Sacramento Richard Ramos is a web producer for CBS Sacramento who was born and raised in Sacramento. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from CSUS. Read Full Bio Richard Ramos Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 11:00 PM EDT / CBS LA Add CBS News on Google What to know about the CBS California Governor's DebateThe debate was broadcast live across CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, and on CBS News 24/7.Tuesday's debate at Pomona College showcased the largest confirmed number of participants to date, including Democrats Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond and Antonio Villaraigosa, and Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton.The debate provided pivotal screen time for candidates to earn Californians' votes just five weeks before the June 2 primary election. California has an open primary, meaning the top two vote-getters will head to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation. New Updates   11:00 PM Watch the full CBS California Governor's Debate CBS California The Governor's Debate | Voter's Decide by CBS LA on YouTube https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/live-updates/california-governor-primary-debate-2026/#post-update-1d475d73 link copied   9:47 PM Porter calls California's FAIR Plan a "huge financial liability" During questioning about Californi...