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State data shows the Corrections Department transferred patients with serious mental illnesses an average of five times over a six-year period, underscoring a CalMatters’ investigation this year that revealed the practice and raised questions about the harm it could cause.

California has more Hispanic Serving Institutions among its colleges than any other state. But how well are they serving Latino students?

As California investigates businesses for wage theft, worker centers act as behind-the-scenes allies, helping convince employees to cooperate.

While votes are still being counted, it appears the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever.

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, California stepped up with a plan: Put the state in charge of investigating police shootings of unarmed people. CalMatters is tracking these cases and, so far, the Justice Department is struggling to keep up.

With a resounding lead in early voting, Newsom was declared the winner just moments after the polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

If your paycheck isn’t right, the state or federal government could help, but it may take some research, records and patience on your part.

Here are the key numbers to understand Proposition 30, the most confounding of the California ballot measures.

This school year the California transitional kindergarten program began expanding to eventually include all 4-year-olds. But amidst a teacher shortage, some school districts had to move teachers already on staff or lure staff away from preschool programs.

California colleges often reduce financial aid to students when they earn private grants, a practice known as scholarship displacement. The state has banned the practice for low-income students.

Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigned on housing production, an issue important to many Californians. But despite some accomplishments, the housing crisis is worse now than when he took office.

Low-income patients who need specialized cancer treatment often struggle to get it. Advocates say a new law is a small step toward improving services for those patients.