RIVERSIDE – (INT) - Four candidates for California governor will meet at UC Riverside on Nov. 7 to debate health care challenges faced by the state voters.

The forum was organized by 11 California health-focused advocacy organizations.

Four gubernatorial candidates are confirmed to participate: Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary; California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond; Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles mayor; and Betty Yee, former state controller.

About 300 community leaders, nonprofit partners, local residents, and elected officials are expected to attend the event.

Story Date: November 7, 2025