Matt Mahan
His statewide name recognition needs work, but San Jose mayor is gaining increasing attention as a viable gubernatorial candidate with his moderate, pragmatist approach to homelessness and crime.
Ron Galatolo
A jury finds the former chancellor of the San Mateo County Community College District, who prosecutors say often quipped “it’s good to be king,” guilty of eight felony counts of tax evasion and perjury.
Tom Steyer
SF billionaire wins union endorsement from California School Employees Association in governor’s race. But from Al Checchi to Meg Whitman, California voters have rejected lots of very rich candidates.