Jovanka Beckles and Jesse Arreguín are running for the District 7 California state Senate seat, which covers Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Incumbent Nancy Skinner, who is not seeking reelection, represents the same geographic region, which was called District 9 before redistricting occurred in 2021.  Richmond Confidential interviewed the two candidates, both Democrats. Here is … Continue reading Skinner’s exit means the East Bay will elect a new state senator. Here’s where the candidates stand on the issues