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Stories by CalMatters
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The $50,000 Loophole That Has Last-Minute Special Interest Cash Pouring Through California's PrimaryIt's a California campaign finance loophole big enough to drive a $50,000 truck through -- and how special interests avoid revealing they're paying for ads.
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The Callfornia primary is coming up fast and we're here to clear up some bad information.You do not have to switch your party affiliation to Democrat to…
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Twitter doesn't always know what it's talking about.
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Homelessness, education, climate action, health, consumer protection, school lunches: Gov. Gavin Newsom's agenda couldn't differ more from President Donald Trump's.
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Big changes are coming to your digital privacy protections in California. But you'll have to take action.
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For more than 50 years, California's progressive politicians have layered on restrictions, while gun owners and manufacturers continue to try to find their way out of them.
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We've made all easy calls when it comes to the state's wildfire crisis. Here's a look at why doing more may be tough.
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Fourteen of the 20 most destructive fires in state history have occurred since 2007, and California has 78 more annual "fire days" now than it had 50 years ago. What's happening?
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His choices during his first year as governor largely reflect his progressive vision for the state. But they also offer a window into how he approaches his role as a leader of California and of the broader "resistance" movement opposed to Trump.
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For thousands of homeless people living in their cars across California, impoundment can be the tipping point into joblessness and a life on the streets.
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More than 50,000 households get eviction notices every year in Los Angeles County alone.