calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn21d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer. A set of bills signed into law by Gov.
CalMattersby Lynn La23d ago
In summary Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office policy allows.
CalMattersby Molly Peterson23d ago
IN SUMMARY - Almost two years after a fire at a battery storage site in Moss Landing, another one is smoldering.
CalMattersby Khari Johnson23d ago
In summary California’s bid for $1.4 billion in broadband funding has been five years in the making. Now the Trump administration says it must give up net neutrality and other state internet rules.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang23d ago
In summary Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton agree AI safety is important. What they will do to ensure it is less clear.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay23d ago
In summary Arbitrator finds company liable for driver’s negligence, rejecting Uber’s arguments that it’s not responsible for a contractor’s actions.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang23d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago. Gov.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang24d ago
For years, California has struggled to address a mounting backlog of workers claiming labor law violations, even as it collected millions of dollars from employers each year for enforcement.
CalMattersby Dan Walters24d ago
Proposition 40, which would impose a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s billionaires, is arguably the most important measure placed before voters in this century.
CalMattersby Ted Danson24d ago
More than 40 years ago, I was walking along a beach in Santa Monica with my young daughters when we came across a sign that read: “Water Polluted. No Swimming.” My daughters looked at me, confused.
CalMattersby By Nick Gerda of LAist24d ago
In summary Federal and local prosecutors unveil new cases and a guilty plea, while asking: Who was actually watching the books at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority?
CalMattersby Adam Ashton24d ago
In summary CalPERS Chief Executive Marcie Frost earned $387,000 in 2017. She’ll take home at least $1.7 million this year after being awarded a record bonus.
CalMattersby Lynn La25d ago
Two years ago, proponents of Proposition 36 pledged the measure would curb crime, substance abuse and homelessness in California.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang25d ago
IN SUMMARY - New polling shows seven in 10 Californians are worried about healthcare costs. - Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician and former state senator, and incumbent Rep.
CalMattersby Nadia Lathan25d ago
In summary It’s legal for anyone under 18 in California to get married. That may change with a bill on Gov. Newsom’s despite efforts by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood to protect the practice.
CalMattersby Kevin Waite25d ago
Earlier this month, the L.A. City Council voted to rename Pershing Square in honor of the often-overlooked founding mother of Black Los Angeles, Biddy Mason, who broke free from slavery and built a...
CalMattersby Jim Newton25d ago
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman vie to become the next mayor of California’s largest city, they are sparring over the wrong issues regarding public safety, discussing...
CalMattersby Dan Walters25d ago
The California Teachers Association sued the state this week, asking a court to force the payment of $3.9 billion in public school support that Gov.
CalMattersby Marisa Kendall and Cayla Mihalovich25d ago
In summary California’s Prop. 36 gave certain people facing criminal charges an option to have their cases dropped if they complete drug treatment.
CalMattersby Sergio Olmos and Wendy Fry25d ago
In summary A Los Angeles judge ruled federal immigration agents likely violated the Constitution by not assessing flight risk when making warrantless arrests.
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