calmatters.orgadded August 2026
CalMattersby Nigel Duara9d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers.
CalMattersby Adam Echelman9d ago
In moments of crisis, incarcerated firefighters provide a lifeline for California. They are often the frontline in our ever-growing list of destructive wildfires and even during floods or other...
CalMattersby Maya C. Miller9d ago
In summary Democrat Eric Jones focused his primary campaign on young progressive liberals. But to unseat longtime incumbent Rep.
CalMattersby Dan Walters9d ago
California unions whose members depend on the state budget for their salaries celebrated last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at plugging corporate tax loopholes.
CalMattersby Rachel Becker9d ago
IN SUMMARY - Newsom said money in the budget makes the levee bill redundant. - State estimates put Delta levee repairs at roughly $3.3 billion.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay9d ago
In summary California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort. Gov.
CalMattersby Marisa Kendall9d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care. Gov.
CalMattersby Adam Echelman9d ago
In summary The San Joaquin Valley has fewer doctors than other parts of California and a long history of poor access to medical care.
CalMattersby Anastasiia Chystiukhina9d ago
A few weeks ago I sat down with a family wanting to buy a home in San Diego. They have three children, a steady income, savings and they have owned property before.
CalMattersby Adam Echelman9d ago
In summary A new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire. ‘Hard-earned experience counts,” one advocate said.
CalMattersby Alejandra Reyes-Velarde9d ago
IN SUMMARY - Sen. Tom Umberg’s law adds rules to cover methyl methacrylate, an explosive chemical; existing sites including GKN are exempt.
CalMattersby Adam Ashton10d ago
In summary Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.
CalMattersby Anat Rubin10d ago
In summary The laws follow CalMatters investigations into failures in the state’s public-defense system.
CalMattersby Lynn La10d ago
Fourteen propositions are on the November ballot, and whether you think that’s a few too many, it’s still important for you to know how you’ll vote.
CalMattersby Vern Pierson10d ago
There is renewed scrutiny in California of so-called Perkins operations, the undercover jailhouse stings that let suspects speak freely to someone they believe is a fellow inmate.
CalMattersby Ana B. Ibarra10d ago
IN SUMMARY - Becerra says he wants everyone to be insured, but hasn’t spelled out how he’d pay for it.
CalMattersby Carolyn Jones10d ago
In summary California has poured billions into childcare and preschool subsidies for low-income families, but extending those benefits to every family would be complicated.
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn10d ago
In summary Some California gun owners view a new law requiring people to take a four-hour safety class as a kind of tax on firearm ownership. It’s one of 10 gun safety measures Gov.
CalMattersby Lynn La10d ago
In summary A new California law prohibits people from selling concert and sports tickets that they don’t own. The measure pitted Live Nation against Stubhub as it moved through the Legislature.
CalMattersby Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler13d ago
In summary A CalMatters investigation has found the state has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation. Gov.
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