Nikki Laurenzo

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging reelection campaign against Nithya Raman, a former ally turned rival. Mike Bonin, a former L.A. City Council member, discussed the primary election outcome and potential general election developments with Nikki Laurenzo.

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra faced scrutiny during a debate over his knowledge of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct. Becerra dismissed 'rumors' about Swalwell's actions, stating they are not facts and require law enforcement investigation. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and dropped out of the gubernatorial race, faces multiple investigations and ethics complaints, including allegations of leveraging his position to promote a political fundraising startup.

The Hill will provide live coverage of Nexstar Media Inc.'s California gubernatorial primary debate on Wednesday evening. The debate will be moderated by Nikki Laurenzo of KTXL FOX40 and Frank Buckley of KTLA.

The California governor debate featuring six leading candidates will air live on KTLA 5 and its streaming platforms on Wednesday night, moderated by Nikki Laurenzo and Frank Buckley from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Former California State Controller Betty Yee has suspended her campaign for governor, citing a lack of public support despite being a favorite among Democratic insiders. She did not endorse another candidate but reiterated her criticism of Gavin Newsom in an interview with Inside California Politics host Nikki Laurenzo.