Less than a week before California’s June 2 primary, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear increasingly likely to claim the top two spots in the race for governor, easing Democratic fears of a shutout and setting up a possible November matchup between the two parties,

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For many Southern California residents who were evacuated after a chemical tank overheated, the relief of finally being allowed to return home has been overshadowed by lingering fears of living near the aerospace plant that has faced problems.