calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Nadia Lathan4d ago
In summary Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure in the hopes its success, or failure, can reveal how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.
CalMattersby Lynn La5d ago
Was it the second question on the Gray Davis recall that sealed the Democratic governor’s fate? That’s the question that asked who should replace Davis if voters gave him the boot.
CalMattersby George B. Sánchez-Tello5d ago
As a child, Zach Lewis visited his parents in different prisons. The roles reversed less than two years ago.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang5d ago
In summary A suggestive new Hilton ad tries to seduce liberal voters into voting Republican — and instead infuriated his conservative allies.
CalMattersby Carolyn Jones5d ago
In summary Highlands Community and Technical Schools last year was accused of misspending $180 million.
CalMattersby Khari Johnson5d ago
In summary California and dozens of countries want mandatory AI audits, conducted by AI evaluators. Lawmakers are still learning about the job — and its pitfalls.
CalMattersby Lynn La6d ago
With the election less than a month away, California county elections officials are beginning to send out mail ballots today.
CalMattersby Kate Wolffe6d ago
In summary Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process.
CalMattersby Bryant Simon6d ago
March Fong Fu insisted that she wasn’t a feminist, and that she wasn’t an activist. But there the California assemblymember was on a stage, not far from the state house in Sacramento, in 1969...
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller6d ago
In summary Many Democrats are hopeful that Randy Villegas, their congressional candidate in the traditionally conservative Central Valley, can prove that progressive ideas, like universal...
CalMattersby Ben Christopher6d ago
In summary California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters to reject new taxes.
CalMattersby Crystal Zermeño6d ago
In Anaheim, voters marveled on Nextdoor or Facebook at the flood of political marketing they endured in May. The state Assembly race in District 67 felt different, they said.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang6d ago
In summary The federal program sends the money to low-income families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches or who receive MediCal.
CalMattersby Sonya Quick9d ago
In summary The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang9d ago
IN SUMMARY - In June, lawmakers passed a healthcare tax that could increase premiums in order to combat federal Medicaid cuts.
CalMattersby Jocelyn Wiener and Marisa Kendall9d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions.
CalMattersby Andrew Donohue and Byrhonda Lyons9d ago
In summary The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation. Gov. Gavin Newsom this week vetoed a bill that would’ve stopped the Department of Motor Vehicles’ practice of keeping excess proceeds...
CalMattersby Rachel Becker9d ago
IN SUMMARY - A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LA fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration.
CalMattersby Nigel Duara9d ago
A whistleblower pointed state investigators to an unnamed, high-ranking law enforcement officer who was using California’s statewide law enforcement telecommunication network to find the home...
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller9d ago
In summary Regulating artificial intelligence emerged as a central issue in the first of two pre-election debates between the two Democrats vying to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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