Early 20th century political reformers such as Hiram Johnson saw the initiative process — placing measures on the ballot for voters to decide — as an antidote to a Legislature controlled by moneyed ...
Tania Galeana-King and her three sons at Pinedale Elementary School in Fresno on June 1, 2026. From left, Corvin Galeana, Sheldon King, Tania Galeana-King, and Evan King. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, ...
Christian Flower, center, a Marine Corps veteran, waits to receive his diploma during commencement at Southwestern College in Chula Vista on May 24, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters Welcome ...
Signs opposing data centers in a residential neighborhood in Monterey Park on April 1, 2026. Photo by Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times via Getty Images As proponents of artificial intelligence ...
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A CalMatters investigation last year found that criminal defendants across the state are routinely convicted without anyone investigating the charges against them.
As Gavin Newsom tries to wrap up his governorship, his differences with legislative leaders are on display as they clash over the budget.
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During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
The emergency at GKN Aerospace forced evacuations, but it was unclear how bedridden residents, hospice patients and homebound seniors could get to safety.
Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
Roxsy Lin is a UC Berkeley California Local News Fellow. Her reporting centers on Latino communities. She covers issues affecting farmworkers, including unsafe working conditions, sexual violence, and ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Trump administration appears to be investigating him and his wife. The Democrat said agents ...
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