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CalMatters
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.
Stories by CalMatters
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Four seats on the California Board of Equalization are up for grabs in the 2026 election. The agency oversees property tax practices.
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Katie Porter released an ad joking about her temper. But experts say the touchy issue reveals a double standard for women candidates.
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CalMatters filed 100 records requests to find out. The records provide a first-of-its-kind look into how a historical investment in homeless housing played out.
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Lawmakers Anthony Rendon, Al Muratsuchi and Josh Newman are running for superintendent in 2026, but Richard Barrera is backed by the California Teachers Association.
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Democrats Eleni Kounalakis, Anna Caballero and Tony Vazquez are running for California treasurer in the 2026 election. Republican Jennifer Hawks is on the ballot, too.
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Democrat Malia Cohen is running for reelection as California state controller in 2026. A Republican challenger wants to use the office to investigate fraud.
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Democrat Shirley Weber and Republican Don Wagner are running for Secretary of State in California's 2026 election. Learn about them in our voter guide.
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Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs and Gloria Romero are running for California lieutenant governor in 2026. Two will advance to the November election.
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Rob Bonta, the incumbent, faces challenges from Republican Michael E. Gates and the Green Party's Marjorie Mikels.
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This year, a crowded Democratic field has split likely voters, allowing two Republican candidates to consistently poll near the top.
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California's mobile crisis teams have doubled in size. A budget proposal could undo that.
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California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job in 2026.
