calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Rachel Becker1d ago
IN SUMMARY We asked California governor candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton how they’d manage conflicts over water. The Republican endorsed more spending on dams.
CalMattersby Yue Stella Yu2d ago
In summary The CEO of California’s $126 billion high-speed rail project is on the hot seat after inspectors found $600,000 in spending on improper travel perks.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang2d ago
In summary The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot. Not only has Gov.
CalMattersby Wendy Fry2d ago
In a dim storefront near downtown Fresno, a family gathered to mourn. They wore memorial T-shirts, lit candles, and told stories about their patriarch through tears and sobs.
CalMattersby Lynn La2d ago
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is taking Indigenous Peoples’ Day off and will return to your inboxes Tuesday. With more e-bikes on roads and sidewalks, Gov.
CalMattersby Alejandra Reyes-Velarde2d ago
IN SUMMARY - Prop 45 would set deadlines on environmental reviews and lawsuits for projects like housing, roads and water systems. - It would shift power toward the people proposing those projects.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay2d ago
In summary Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world. Bernie Sanders. Jane Fonda.
CalMattersby Mary Gomes2d ago
This year’s gubernatorial primary illustrated vividly that California needs better ways to fund political campaigns.
CalMattersby Yue Stella Yu2d ago
In summary The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives.
CalMattersby Lynn La2d ago
In summary Gov. Newsom signed a law allowing San Mateo County to restrict teens’ access to e-bikes. It was inspired by fatal accidents in the Bay Area community.
CalMattersby Lynn La3d ago
In summary Demanding better pay and a more flexible work-from-home policy, state workers in SEIU Local 1000 voted to authorize a strike as the union negotiates with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
CalMattersby Ryan Sabalow3d ago
Are election deniers and affiliated groups gathering evidence for a potential Stop the Steal 2.0 campaign in California?
CalMattersby Chris Hoene3d ago
Every few years Californians are asked to approve state bonds to pay for investments like affordable housing, school upgrades, roads, water systems and other needs.
CalMattersby Melanie Henshaw, CalMatters-ICT3d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that would’ve given tribal governments a greater voice in water projects and in preventing the destruction of sacred Indigenous religious sites on...
CalMattersby Ryan Sabalow3d ago
In summary California election skeptics filed dozens of public records requests. Some are soliciting donations from people who believe election results can’t be trusted.
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn3d ago
In summary After the UC stopped requiring the SAT, some professors say students are coming in with weak math and writing skills.
CalMattersby Sponsor4d ago
Throughout this series, we have explored how California can ensure that essential goods and services reach the people who need them.
CalMattersby Lynn La4d ago
Do clinics spend enough on patient care? The union behind Proposition 44 says no, and they want voters to decide. As CalMatters’ Kristen Hwang explains, Prop.
CalMattersby John Knefel4d ago
Right-wing media’s coverage of this June’s Los Angeles mayoral primary election unsurprisingly went heavy on voter fraud conspiracy theories and presented essentially zero real evidence.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang4d ago
IN SUMMARY - Proposition 44 would require clinics to spend more money on patient care. - The union pushing the measure is the same one supporting the billionaire tax proposal.
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