One question with Katie Porter on why she thinks “California is in a cost crisis”

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Law Professor Katie Porter is one of the Democrats running for California governor in 2026. CBS News California’s Julie Watts sits down with the Irvine resident. HEAR FROM ALL OF THE CANDIDATES HERE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiU0D01qFGDyn0Qydv9vly9k6y2-0uiOe&si=rw21PgfSTxJPxRKI As part of an exclusive series, 'CBS News California Investigates' interviewed each of the candidates for California governor, pressing them on more than a dozen issues that matter to voters. Reporter Julie Watts began by asking each candidate what they think California's current legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom did right, and what they would have done differently. Here's one question with Katie Porter. For a deeper dive, subscribe to our CBS News California YouTube Channels and follow us on social, where we're rolling out a series of topic-specific segments so you can hear from each candidate on the issues that matter most to you. | BEYOND THE TALKING POINTS California governor candidate interview series https://www.cbsnews.com/beyondtalkingpoints/ CBS News California Investigates conducted more than 16 hours of in-depth accountability interviews with the top-polling candidates for California governor, asking them the same core questions on a series of issues suggested by viewers, policymakers, and community leaders. We compiled those responses in topic-specific segments, so viewers can easily select the issues that matter most to them, and compare the candidates side by side. The accountability-focused interview format pushes beyond campaign talking points to reveal not just where candidates stand, but how they respond to follow-up questions and opposing viewpoints. | BEYOND THE VIRAL INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/78XCaYFM3vQ?si=CKoncdITCCfWx6g9 This 30-minute special adds context to the viral interview that shook up the race for California Governor and examines the candidates, the issues, and the stakes. | ONE QUESTION https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiU0D01qFGDzF5PbKVrw-F-6xAJAabsVu Get a glimpse into how the candidates will lead as they share what they think the current Governor and legislature got right... and wrong. | IN DEPTH ON THE ISSUES https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiU0D01qFGDyUvDiaG9vg3FUIGTDs8dOq Go in depth and compare the candidates full responses to the questions, and follow up questions, on the issues matter most to you. | SIDE BY SIDE HIGHLIGHTS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9rnaEtSHWUff37i9IMy3DDx781yhFki For a quick-take comparison, these short, shareable segments give you the headline version of our CBS News California Investigates accountability interviews. Upcoming segments will feature issues related to crime & criminal justice reform, the impact of environmental laws on California gas prices, homelessness, housing affordability, high-speed rail, and more.