A new law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026 expands CARE Court, a mental health program launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws in 2025 that could change how you get your money back if you buy a defective used or new car. Here’s what to know.

Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2025 announced the closure of another prison, a shutdown that's possible because the state is incarcerating far fewer people than it did just a decade ago.

California K-12 schools dealt with an immigration crackdown, federal funding cuts and a reduced U.S. Department of Education.

California is requiring more insurers to cover in vitro fertilization, a change that will help families pay for the expensive fertility procedure.

One round of IVF costs up to $40,000. For millions of Californians, that barrier to parenthood just disappeared thanks to a new mandate.

A new CA law taking effect on Jan, 1, 2026 makes Cal State admission automatic for students who meet eligibility requirements.

CalMatters visual journalists captures Los Angeles wildfires, immigration raids and protests in 2025. Check out a year in California images.

State and local governments became more aggressive in sweeping homeless encampments in 2025, among other measures.

A dangerous atmospheric river threatens Southern California with excessive rainfall, raising debris flow fears in wildfire ...