CalMatters

Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.

Many schools have tried — and failed — to secure state grants to build more student housing.

The Inland Empire is falling behind in educating students for well-paid, professional jobs, limiting the economic prospects of the region’s youngest inhabitants.

One shelter resident says people have more rights in a jail than in a homeless shelter. And internal records show the vast majority of residents stay homeless — and the shelters are often a mess.

A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.

California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.”

California has known for years that it must pay extra attention to people with disabilities and limited mobility during natural disasters. Will it put the lessons of the L.A. fires to use for the next emergency?

Gov. Gavin Newsom's unwavering focus on the Los Angeles fires suggests a politician aware of how the response could define his legacy.

Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize small business job creation.

After the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners.

Trump wants to change education on several fronts, but it’s not clear yet how that will play out in California.

The recent spate of L.A. fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to building approval.