California governor candidates debate

The top seven candidates vying to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom participated in a final televised debate as the June 2 primary approaches.

The session was marked by frequent personal insults and sharp disagreements over California's sanctuary policies and rising homelessness.

Former federal official Xavier Becerra faced coordinated attacks from his rivals over his record at HHS, while San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan positioned himself as a moderate alternative.

The debate highlighted the deep partisan and ideological divisions within the state as voters begin casting their ballots by mail.