The debate is being broadcast live across CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, and on CBS News 24/7.

Eight candidates for California governor vigorously sparred during a debate in Claremont, Calif., on Tuesday night as each tried to break out of a field that remains tightly bunched.

“I’d send to the Legislature my first budget with my plan to make our state ‘Califordable,’ ” said Hilton.