calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby By Nick Gerda of LAist20d ago
In summary Federal and local prosecutors unveil new cases and a guilty plea, while asking: Who was actually watching the books at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority?
CalMattersby Adam Ashton21d ago
In summary CalPERS Chief Executive Marcie Frost earned $387,000 in 2017. She’ll take home at least $1.7 million this year after being awarded a record bonus.
CalMattersby Lynn La21d ago
Two years ago, proponents of Proposition 36 pledged the measure would curb crime, substance abuse and homelessness in California.
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang21d ago
IN SUMMARY - New polling shows seven in 10 Californians are worried about healthcare costs. - Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician and former state senator, and incumbent Rep.
CalMattersby Nadia Lathan21d ago
In summary It’s legal for anyone under 18 in California to get married. That may change with a bill on Gov. Newsom’s despite efforts by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood to protect the practice.
CalMattersby Kevin Waite21d ago
Earlier this month, the L.A. City Council voted to rename Pershing Square in honor of the often-overlooked founding mother of Black Los Angeles, Biddy Mason, who broke free from slavery and built a...
CalMattersby Jim Newton21d ago
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman vie to become the next mayor of California’s largest city, they are sparring over the wrong issues regarding public safety, discussing...
CalMattersby Dan Walters21d ago
The California Teachers Association sued the state this week, asking a court to force the payment of $3.9 billion in public school support that Gov.
CalMattersby Marisa Kendall and Cayla Mihalovich21d ago
In summary California’s Prop. 36 gave certain people facing criminal charges an option to have their cases dropped if they complete drug treatment.
CalMattersby Sergio Olmos and Wendy Fry21d ago
In summary A Los Angeles judge ruled federal immigration agents likely violated the Constitution by not assessing flight risk when making warrantless arrests.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang22d ago
Likely voters in California narrowly support Proposition 40, the hotly contested billionaire tax proposal — but slim majorities also support two billionaire-backed countermeasures that would...
CalMattersby Kate Wolffe and Maya C. Miller22d ago
In summary While Sen. Monique Limón doesn’t have a blockbuster legislative victory to show for her first year as pro tem, her biggest win so far is her popularity with Senate colleagues.
CalMattersby Dan Walters22d ago
California politicians — Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular — are fond of portraying their state as an economic powerhouse of global stature.
CalMattersby Colin Lecher22d ago
In summary Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many...
CalMattersby By Derek Kravitz for Consumer Reports and Colin Lecher, with illustrations by Catherine Twomey22d ago
This story is coreported with Consumer Reports. In several states, new privacy laws are forcing brokers to disclose the companies that bought your data.
CalMattersby Aimery Thomas22d ago
After an 18-month investigation, Los Angeles County concluded that Southern California Edison equipment ignited the Eaton Fire, last year.
CalMattersby Yue Stella Yu and Juliet Williams23d ago
In summary California’s High-Speed Rail Authority paid nearly $600,000 in unallowable travel reimbursements to outside consultants while keeping a poor record to justify them, a state investigation...
CalMattersby Lynn La23d ago
In summary Californians over age 80 will be able to get a permanent exemption from jury duty under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Starting Jan.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay23d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes.
CalMattersby Dan Hu and Martin Romero23d ago
In summary CalMatters is bringing its 2026 Voter Guide to life at more than 35 free, in-person events across California ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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