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, ...

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

Pelosi’s surprise endorsement comes just two weeks from Election Day, six months after the former speaker announced she would ...

California lawmakers may require four hours of training to buy a gun. And you’d better have ammo for the range ...

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