CalMatters

California regulators say the Trump administration is unlikely to approve the rules and that they have no choice but to abandon groundbreaking regulations for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.

From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County. Our photographers captured images during the fires.

To better understand the size of the L.A. fires, this tool lets you overlay the fire perimeters on any location in California.

The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.

President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

Reparations advocates are campaigning for two proposals that failed in the final hours of last year’s legislative session.

Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.

A new law allows California workers to not attend anti-labor meetings hosted by their employers. Businesses have sued.

In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices.

California tribes sue card rooms over alleged illegal gambling, threatening millions in tax revenue for local city services like police.

California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.

Two states legalized psychedelic therapies since 2020 and President Joe Biden signed a law supporting studies of how they might help veterans.