California governor candidates face off

The wide-open race to succeed Gavin Newsom took center stage in San Francisco as candidates sought to distinguish themselves in a crowded field.

Attorney General Rob Bonta and Health Secretary Xavier Becerra faced pointed attacks over their records, while business-aligned candidates emphasized economic reform.

The debate highlighted deep divisions within the Democratic party over how to handle the state's housing crisis and rising energy costs.

With no clear frontrunner emerging, the June primary remains highly volatile as voters weigh competing visions for the nation's most populous state.