E85 can cost less than gasoline per gallon. But in California, finding and saving money with the fuel is more complicated.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom issues a wide-ranging executive order issued to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation ...

Native American students in California who are mixed race are not identified by their tribal affiliations, barring them from accessing services.

The next governor will be directly responsible for statewide education leadership. Yet governor candidates haven't broached the subject.

Some in the Democratic Party urged voters to wait to see if any Democratic candidates bow out of the race. But how long is too long to wait?

From left, Randy Villegas and Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, Democratic candidates for California’s 22nd Congressional District. Photos by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters California’s primary election ...

Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. State law requires they disclose it, ...

California lawmakers are killing legislation that would have forced them to immediately release business and advocacy lobbying letters. That leaves citizens waiting longer to find out how lobbyists ...

California’s primary election is just around the corner. Prepare to vote with the latest updates from our election newsletter. With President Donald Trump dragging them down in the polls, California ...

In a Democratic poll during the last weeks of campaigning, most trending candidates for governor show support in the single ...