calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Dan Walters1 Sept 2026
During his nearly eight years as California governor, Gavin Newsom has had a somewhat unusual approach to dealing with a Legislature dominated by his fellow Democrats.
CalMattersby Wendy Fry31 Aug 2026
In summary The California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers.
CalMattersby Rachel Becker31 Aug 2026
IN SUMMARY - Two bills requiring data centers to disclose water use head to Newsom’s desk. - Data centers are using billions of gallons of California’s water. Will Newsom make them say how much?
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn31 Aug 2026
In summary It’s been a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges. The Legislature passed another bill to allow this.
CalMattersby Lynn La31 Aug 2026
Today is the practical deadline for the state Legislature to pass bills before adjourning and lawmakers are in the final frenzy to cross the finish line.
CalMattersby Nadia Lathan31 Aug 2026
In summary Lawmakers approved a last-minute deal for a controversial sports arena and housing project in San Diego, allowing the city to use an existing environmental review.
CalMattersby Kate Wolffe31 Aug 2026
In summary California prosecutors would gain new powers to sue big businesses over alleged anti-competitive practices under a bill Democratic lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
CalMattersby Yue Stella Yu31 Aug 2026
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new corporate tax credit cap, signed into law this summer, threatened to diminish Hollywood’s tax breaks.
CalMattersby Cayla Mihalovich31 Aug 2026
In summary Perkins operations are an undercover law enforcement tactic that officers use to elicit information from unknowing criminal defendants.
CalMattersby Alejandra Reyes-Velarde31 Aug 2026
IN SUMMARY - A bill now on the governor’s desk narrows last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, adding community protections industry fought to soften.
CalMattersby Adam Ashton and Nigel Duara31 Aug 2026
In summary California police and firefighters will be able to retire earlier and earn more generous pensions under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller31 Aug 2026
In summary California recently lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, leading to many cases against schools. A bill going to Gov.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang and Levi Sumagaysay29 Aug 2026
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers. Gov.
CalMattersby Kahani Malhotra29 Aug 2026
In summary Campus tours, help with college applications and academic counseling. These are just a few forms of college outreach and assistance lost to California students when the U.S.
CalMattersby Lynn La28 Aug 2026
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding privacy protections to people who work with immigrants. Republicans characterized it as a threat to the First Amendment.
CalMattersby Lynn La28 Aug 2026
As public backlash against artificial intelligence data centers grows, tech companies are spending big bucks to influence and dissuade state lawmakers from reining in the facilities, report...
CalMattersby Nadia Lathan28 Aug 2026
In summary Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use...
CalMattersby Katherine Ortiz and Khari Johnson28 Aug 2026
In summary The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash.
CalMattersby Dan Walters28 Aug 2026
There was a time, not too many years ago, when drafting and enacting California’s budgets was a fairly transparent and straightforward process.
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller27 Aug 2026
In summary Lawmakers spent two years negotiating a compromise that would protect sexual assault survivors’ path to justice without bankrupting cash-strapped school districts, cities and counties.
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