Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican ...
Opinion

The mayoral showdown that benefits Karen Bass doesn’t really benefit Los Angeles voters

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass may get the opponent she hoped for if results hold. But facing off against Spencer Pratt won't offer much to voters.

Federal judge orders immigrant detention center to allow San Diego County health inspection

A California law empowers local health officials to inspect immigrant detention centers. San Diego County sued to enforce it ...
CalMatters

A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?

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5 things to know about the Trump administration’s new green card policy

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Medi-Cal cuts, tax increases loom as Capitol lawmakers dicker over the budget

Dr. Ebraheem Quadri checks a patient’s blood sugar in an exam room of the Saint Agnes Mobile Health Unit, parked at Rojas Pierce Park in Mendota on Aug. 28, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters ...

What election night results mean in the race for California’s next governor

Xavier Becerra seems almost certain to advance in the governor's race. If Steve Hilton joins him, Becerra would likely have ...

What happened in the California election while you were sleeping

Californians voted on a new governor, competitive races for Congress and a mix of statewide offices. Here's who's ahead in the primary election.

Who’s winning California’s statewide races? Here’s what we know so far

California voters today are determining the general election candidates for 8 statewide offices, including insurance ...

Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning. They also bet on his campaign

The company gave Becerra’s campaign $39,200 just days before the primary while giving the former attorney general a ...
CalMatters

Election denier likely loses job in Shasta County. But voters back hand-counting ballots

Follow the results from California’s primary: Sign up for our newsletter to receive alerts when the governor’s race and other key races are called. Shasta County voters appear to have ousted a ...
CalMatters

Mahan, Villaraigosa just learned why so few California mayors make the leap to governor

Matt Mahan speaks to reporters at Bridges Auditorium on the Pomona College campus in Claremont after the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate on April 28, 2026. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters ...