"The eight candidates for California governor are participating in the second televised debate, ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary elections. The Democrats largely failed to differentiate themselves as they tackled questions on the cost of living, health care, education, housing and energy."
"The two leading Republican candidates, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, rarely clashed, instead taking aim at Newsom and Democrats in Sacramento. They focused on criticizing the current administration rather than engaging with each other."
"The city of Marina in Monterey County is reactivating a 30-year-old desalination plant. Remleh Scherzinger stated, 'We need to diversify our water portfolio so that we can rely less on the groundwater basin and we can help it become more sustainable.'"
"The $13 million project will provide an additional water supply to roughly a thousand homes along the Monterey Peninsula, with the first phase involving preparation of an existing intake well at the Marina State Beach."
Eight candidates participated in a California gubernatorial debate, focusing on issues like cost of living and health care. Democrats failed to present distinct policies and avoided criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom. Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco targeted Newsom and the Democratic leadership. Separately, the city of Marina is reactivating a desalination plant to enhance water supply, aiming to diversify resources and reduce reliance on groundwater. The $13 million project will serve about a thousand homes and is currently in the initial phase of development.
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