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CalMatters
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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Southern California Edison received 1,500 applications for its Eaton Fire compensation program and paid out 82 after close to two months.
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California has invested heavily in early childhood education, yet it doesn’t require all 5-year-olds to attend kindergarten.
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The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn’t disclose apparent Republican ties. Critics call it “pink slime.”
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Under Newsom’s tenure, health care has been expanded, but his housing goals and homelessness pledges remain unfinished.
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New Safe Homes grants program could begin taking applications in the spring.
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Batteries are exploding in recycling facilities. California's new fee is meant to stop it — but will it work?
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A new law backed by California unions gives a state board the right to regulate working conditions and labor rights as the federal labor board’s fate is in limbo.
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New AI regulation forces Big Tech companies to disclose how they plan to prevent and handle artificial intelligence disasters.
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Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the L.A. fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?
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Spoiler alert: California’s deficit grows, uncertainty looms, and state leaders may have fewer options than before to tackle it.
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President Donald Trump focused on California as he cracked down on unauthorized immigration, sent the National Guard to L.A. and carried out high profile raids.
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In 2025, climate goals faced federal opposition as Trump blocked clean-car mandates. Refineries closed, water conflicts intensified and legislators passed compromises.
