CalMatters

In the California Capitol, lawmakers almost never vote “no.” These three Democrats have decided it’s OK to vote against their colleagues’ bills.

Kindergartners repeat worries heard at home. Older kids text to check on parents during class. Therapists say mental health is at risk now and in the long term.

In the four counties where Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detention facilities, only one county health department conducts the kind of inspections that were explicitly allowed under a 2024 California law.

Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate HOA rules under a new state law that caps fees at $100, without late fees or accumulating penalties.

The former state Senate leader was leading in campaign cash but far behind in the polls.

A federal judge sided with UCLA in ordering the Trump administration to restore hundreds of health and science research grants.

Critical benefits from the Social Security Administration and Medicare will keep flowing in a government shutdown. But you could notice delays if it drags on.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is weighing legislation that would allow California renters to fight eviction if their Social Security checks are disrupted by DOGE and Trump.

The report details demographics and recidivism rates for five of the most significant resentencing policies implemented between 2012 and 2022.

56,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?

Lawmakers were mostly thwarted this year in trying to crack down on data centers to protect water supplies and California electricity rates.

Local history projects are some of the biggest casualties as 19 California campuses are missing over $5.2 million in canceled federal grants.