Google founder backs both Republican and Democrat in California governor’s race while ex-CEO fights billionaire tax

California’s billionaires are stepping up their involvement in state politics with multimillion-dollar donations Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Tech billionaires are adding to their already huge spending spree on California politics as campaigns for governor and a proposed wealth tax heat up. According to recently released campaign finance disclosures, big names pouring millions into state politics include current and former chief executives fr...

By Dara Kerr