Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November election for California governor, while Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer remain in contention for the second slot. Millions of mail ballots are still being counted under California’s top-two primary system.
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Key California primary races remained unresolved Friday, including the contest to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom and the race to determine Mayor Karen Bass’ November runoff opponent in Los Angeles. State officials said millions of ballots were still being processed and counted.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra led California’s top-two gubernatorial primary, with billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer trailing in third. The winner in November will replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom and face major challenges including affordability and homelessness.
California’s all-party gubernatorial primary remained too close to call, with Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer competing for two November ballot spots. Key mayoral and House races also remained unresolved as ballots continued to be counted.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta revealed in a recent interview that Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, sexually abused her in the 1960s, joining allegations from other women detailed in a New York Times investigation. Huerta kept the assaults secret for decades to protect the farmworker movement but now urges that Chavez’s misconduct not overshadow its achievements. In response, public officials and communities across the U.S. are reconsidering Chavez’s legacy, with several cities and organizations initiating efforts to rename landmarks and events honoring him to better reflect survivors and the broader movement.
Scott Shaw, former director of sports medicine at San Jose State University, was sentenced to two years in prison for inappropriately touching four female student-athletes without their consent. The Department of Justice said that Shaw used his position of authority to commit the crimes and that the sentence should serve as a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated. They also said that they will continue to work to ensure that all students are able to pursue their education without fear of abuse or harassment.
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, is citing the birth of her second child as a reason to delay the start of her 11-year prison sentence. Her lawyers are arguing that the birth of her child should be taken into consideration, while the prosecution is opposing her request, citing the fact that she has the resources to provide for her child while in prison. The judge presiding over the case has yet to make a decision on Holmes’ request.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer and Oscar winner, has passed away at the age of 94. Throughout his 70-year career, Bacharach wrote dozens of hit songs, including "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," and "I Say a Little Prayer." His music was popular across generations, from the 1950s to the 21st century, and will continue to live on for years to come.