Xavier Becerra Is California’s Next Governor: Five Things to Know

Xavier Becerra inherits Gavin Newsom’s costly legacy — and his first 100 days will be crucial

Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra deserves our congratulations and good wishes — but he’ll have to get to work right away on urgent problems facing the state. The status quo won’t cut it.  Gavin Newsom is leaving behind a state with a soaring cost of living, rising taxes, the nation’s highest gas prices, and persistent homelessness, to...

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor: Five things to know

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra will take the reins during a delicate time for California.  He faces the prospect of deeper federal healthcare cuts, skyrocketing wildfire costs and a persistent cost-of-living crisis. But many of the specifics of his policies are still unknown after […] The post Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor: Five things to know …

Xavier Becerra's agenda: Five things to know about California's incoming governor

CALIFORNIA GOV.-LECT XAVIER BECERRA will take the reins during a delicate time for California.  He faces the prospect of deeper federal healthcare cuts, skyrocketing wildfire costs and a persistent cost-of-living crisis. But many of the specifics of his policies are still unknown after he ran a quiet race as a Democrat in a safe blue […]

How Would Gov. Xavier Becerra's 'Power Hour' Work?

Welcome to the “Becerra Era.” Surprising no one, Xavier Becerra was overwhelmingly elected to be California’s next governor. Now, he will be thrust immediately into the fray on some of the most challenging environmental and energy issues facing the state — including rising energy costs. (Some advice for the next governor here.) The energy component … Continue reading "How Would Gov. Xavier Becerra’s ‘Power Hour’ Work?"