❌

Reading view

'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor

By: Gustavo Arellano · Mark Z. Barabak · Anita Chabria

1 October 2026 at 05:51

Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF SEPT. 30, 2026 -- Viewers at Victorio's Ristorante in North Hollywood attend a watch party for the CNN debate between gubernatorial candidates Democrat Xavier Becerra, left, and Republican Steve Hilton Wednesday night, Sept. 30, 2026. (Jason Almond / Los Angeles Times)