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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

Xavier Becerra: Just One More Professional Politician with a Shady Past Who Needs a Job

April 3, 2025 7:37 amApril 3, 2025 7:37 am

So, Xavier Becerra is now running for California Governor because the “California Dream” isn’t what it used to be. But Becerra, a career politician, won’t self-reflect long enough to recognize that he, his ideology and political party is a big...

Former CA Attorney General, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Run For Governor in 2026

April 2, 2025 1:22 pmApril 2, 2025 1:23 pm

Former California Attorney General and Biden administration Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Wednesday that he is entering the 2026 California Governor’s race, becoming the latest Democratic candidate in an already crowded field. In a statement on...

Kamala and Gascon – Times Have Changed

August 4, 2024 2:45 amAugust 4, 2024 2:46 am

In 2020, then Senator Kamala Harris was one of the first big names to endorse George Gascon in his run for Los Angeles County District Attorney. It was a hearty endorsement – she even called him a “proven leader” in...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Order of Precedence

June 7, 2024 2:30 amJune 7, 2024 2:31 am

What happens when there is a vacancy in this state’s governorship? In California’s Constitution, Article V, Section 10, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Governor. When is there an Acting Governor in...

Frequently Asked Questions about State Agency Ethics Training

April 26, 2024 2:30 amApril 26, 2024 2:31 am

Do state agency personnel have to take ethics training? Yes, this required ethics training applies to each member, officer, or designated employee of a state agency who is required to file a statement of economic interests because of the position...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of the Legislative Analyst in the Initiative Process

February 26, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 26, 2024 2:31 am

What must be included with a title and summary prepared by the Attorney General? Elections Code Section 9005 requires the AG to include in the title and summary for a proposed initiative measure either (1) the estimate of the amount...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Other Constitutional Officers

December 21, 2023 7:04 amDecember 21, 2023 7:04 am

How are California’s constitutional officers elected? They are elected by the statewide voters. How many constitutional officers are there? There are a total of nine constitutional offices. Which two constitutional officers are usually gubernatorial appointees in other states? The two...