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Xavier Becerra reflected on his journey to running for California governor, calling Los Angeles "the starting line" for many.

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra says that in the end, voters — not the headlines, pundits or big-money influence — will have the final say.

Tom Steyer told his supporters it might take time as ballots are counted and "we're going to give democracy a time to work." Early results had Steyer in third place — behind Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra.

Supporters of Chad Bianco are enjoying a line-dancing session at the California gubernatorial candidate's watch party as early results come in.

Republican Steve Hilton compared his Democratic opponents for California governor while speaking to supporters on election night.

During an election night speech, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton echoed sentiments of disappointment in California's democratic leadership.

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton reinforced his message about being an alternative to the Democratic party candidates when addressing his supporters ahead of initial election results.

Chants of USA broke out at the GOP watch party in Sacramento.

This voter is supporting Xavier Becerra for California governor because she says he understands immigration issues and will "address the issues that we need."

Our Taylor Schaub captured the atmosphere inside Steve Hilton's election night party as he and his supporters await election results.

Watch as civil rights leader Dolores Huerta arrives at gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra's election party in downtown LA.

A man barricaded himself inside a bank building in Bakersfield with an unknown number of people on Tuesday. A ballot processing center, which also includes a vote center, is nearby but not impacted.

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says California has to go in a new direction because its residents "pay the highest taxes for the worst results."

A car decked out in support of gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco was spotted in Eastvale, as the primary election is underway. He is currently the Riverside County sheriff.

SoCal residents have reported smelling smoke in the air as several brush fires, including the Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires, continue to rage. The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory until 10 p.m. Thursday.

California voters could decide on a proposed billionaire tax this November. Chace Beech explains what it could mean for the state. #california #localnews

In the premiere of "In Focus California," host Tanya McRae asks state Sen. Brian Jones about what can be done to rein in the cost of building more housing. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/d2q6ab

Amid reports of delays in processing DACA applications and deportation concerns, California Sen. Alex Padilla and other lawmakers made a case for a pathway to citizenship for recipients. #california #politics

Four California residents were possibly exposed to the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, state health officials said. They are being monitored, but officials emphasized the risk to the general public remains extremely low. #california #health

In this week's premiere episode of "In Focus California," host Tanya McRae sits down with Attorney General Rob Bonta to learn about what he's doing to protect the fundamental rights of Californians. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/d2q6ab