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CalMatters is a nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization bringing Californians stories that probe, explain and explore solutions to quality of life issues while holding our leaders accountable. We are the only journalism outlet dedicated to covering America’s biggest state, 39 million Californians and the world’s fifth largest economy.
CalMatters is a longstanding partner of LAist and its reporters in Los Angeles have desks in the LAist newsroom. Both nonprofit newsrooms have grants from The LA Local, which at LAist funds two reporters and an editor on the watchdog journalism team.
Stories by CalMatters
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The California Highway Patrol lost an effort to fire one of the 54 officers it caught billing the state for overtime hours they didn't work at an L.A. station.
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State and federal cuts could push California's uninsured rate to nearly 15% by 2030 — hitting immigrants and low-income families hardest.
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Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster. Nearly half of California residents rent.
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States failed to reach a Colorado River deal, so the feds are likely to impose a stopgap plan, cutting California’s supply 10% through 2028.
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Head Start changes may include eliminating rules that ensure low student-to-teacher ratios and minimum teacher qualifications.
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A federal judge held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for not disclosing records related to the cellphone communications of immigration agents.
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New rules on work hours, renewals and income limits could put your Medi-Cal at risk. Get the details — and share your questions here.
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California lawmakers have fewer than 30 days to hash out deals on climate spending, wildfires, school sex abuse settlements and California Forever.
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They’re all over our roads and really good at helping police solve crimes, but do California’s automated license plate readers need limits?
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A fast-moving blaze near Yosemite is testing California’s quiet fire season. New research shows heat waves drive nearly half of summer wildfire acreage — here’s why.
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Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
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ICE quickly opened a new detention center in a former California state prison last year. Detainees now are suing over their access to healthcare.
