What makes a winning candidate for governor of California? Well, with the exceptions of movie stars Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger, every governor for more than 80 years has had experience in statewide office. Gavin Newsom was lieutenant governor. Pete Wilson was a U.S. Senator. Pat Brown and Jerry Brown were both attorney general. This year, the leading candidates are taking a different path.

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

In the City of Pomona, local officials are demanding the release of a man without legal documentation held at the Adelanto Processing Center.

Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR

San Diego County is suing the Department of Homeland Security for blocking access to the Otay Mesa Detention Center.

Reporter: Alexander Nguyen, KPBS

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