The Next California

A four-part series

The November election will usher in a new governor and with him, the beginning of a new chapter in the California story.

The November election will usher in a new governor and with him, the beginning of a new chapter in the California story.

Series by MELANIE MASON

Graphics and design by Priya Krishnakumar and Ellis Simani

Illustrations by Cameron Cottrill

As Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox close out the final weeks of their campaigns, the Los Angeles Times will take a look at what the next California governor will have to address.

Some challenges that have long vexed the state have taken on new urgency. Others are unique to this moment in the state’s history. This series will introduce those issues and the Californians affected by them. We’ll also press the candidates on their plans to tackle the challenges.

The Times wants to hear from you. What issues do you think will define California’s next chapter? Tell us here and check out the series beginning Sept. 23.

In this series

Read the stories beginning Sept. 23

Credits: Lead illustration by Cameron Cottrill. Animation by Swetha Kannan.