Becerra advances in California gubernatorial primary, with Hilton and Steyer locked in battle for second spot

LOS ANGELES — Xavier Becerra, former President Joe Biden’s health and human services secretary, advanced to the general election in California’s gubernatorial race on Friday.

With roughly 66% of the vote counted, Becerra emerged from a crowded field of more than 60 candidates with about 26.7%, according to the Associated Press, inking the first spot for […] ...