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Governor's race heats up as Becerra meets fire victims, Hilton blames Dems for high cost of living

Los Angeles Times · September 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM

Candidates for California governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, promoted their plans to address the state's high cost of living and continue rebuilding after the deadly 2025 wildfires that burned thousands of Los Angeles homes.

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Governor's race heats up as Becerra meets fire victims, Hilton blames Dems for high cost of living

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