Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

The Democratic hopeful is ignoring pressure to step aside to keep two Republicans from advancing in the June primary. She sees her straight talk and government know-how as assets once voters focus.

California switched to a top-two system in 2010 through a ballot measure backed by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The billionaire climate activist’s campaign also asked the state to enforce a dormant five-year residency requirement for candidates.

Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell and Antonio Villaraigosa talk housing affordability, expediting permits and insurance.

Following $4 billion in a school model that ensures students are healthy, engaged and supported, funding could be in the state’s funding formula.

In an exclusive interview with CBS LA's California Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed the upcoming elections, Los Angeles wildfires and the Department of Homeland Security.

Fox News host Sean Hannity and sports journalist Stephen A. Smith slammed Gavin Newsom in a scathing takedown.

Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay him to rest.