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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.
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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.
