The leading candidates in California’s gubernatorial race gave their takes on a range of the state’s partisan issues during a televised debate…
Andrea Valadez
California News Fellow
About
A dedication to social justice, equity and accountability for our elected officials is the driving force behind my passion for journalism. As a first-generation Latina, I have observed firsthand the deep mistrust between underrepresented and marginalized communities and traditional media outlets. My goal is to help rebuild this trust, both within my community and similar ones, by providing insightful and relevant reporting that empowers the Latino/x community to thrive.
Previously, I served as an education reporter for the Monterey Herald and have contributed freelance work to Voices of Monterey Bay, covering community and city council news, as well as authoring opinion pieces.
Despite continued single-digit polling numbers, gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa remains confident he can pull undecided voters wi…
Support for Xavier Becerra’s campaign for governor is continuing to grow, according to new polls that show the former U.S. Health and Human Se…
Betty Yee, California’s former state controller, announced Monday she decided to suspend her campaign to be the state’s next governor after it…
The California Latino Legislative Caucus announced its 2026 legislative package, a series of 15 bills the group will prioritize through the re…
The Latino Legislative Caucus held a press conference April 14 to unveil its 2026 legislative package. (Andrea Valadez / CALÓ News)
Xavier Becerra’s campaign for California governor has seen a boost in support, with the former Human and Health Services Secretary now tied wi…
Making up close to 40% of California’s eligible voters, Latino support will be essential to the campaigns of the over half a dozen Democratic …
California’s gubernatorial race was already highly contested before Rep. Eric Swalwell, poised to be the Democratic frontrunner, exited the ra…