California Gov.-elect Becerra seen as potential climate advantage over Newsom

Political analysts suggest incoming California governor Gavin Bercerra may prioritize clean energy more aggressively than his predecessor, though specific policy commitments remain unclear.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM PT · 2 articles

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Coverage

1d via Bluesky Why Becerra might be better on climate than Newsom — At Canary Media’s Bay Area Live, Leah Stokes and I tackled California climate politics.

1d Canary Media How California Gov.-elect Becerra could be better on climate than Newsom — This is California Wire , a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state’s clean energy transition

Primary sources

2035initiative.com Dsgs Participation Report (2035initiative.com)

baaqmd.gov 2026 41 Water Heater Rule Board Vote Approval Pdf (baaqmd.gov)

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 1d ago · 4 ♥ Climate champion Leah Stokes has serious problems with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's clean energy choices — and some hopeful policy prescriptions for Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra.

Appeared in: 2026-11-15 (#12)

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