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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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Reparations advocates are campaigning for two proposals that failed in the final hours of last year’s legislative session.
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Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.
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A new law allows California workers to not attend anti-labor meetings hosted by their employers. Businesses have sued.
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In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices.
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California tribes sue card rooms over alleged illegal gambling, threatening millions in tax revenue for local city services like police.
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California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.
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Two states legalized psychedelic therapies since 2020 and President Joe Biden signed a law supporting studies of how they might help veterans.
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California schools to teach students about the short- and long-term harms of excessive drinking and related health risks.
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In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices.
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Many California cities cracked down on homeless encampments in 2024. What's in store for 2025?
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A new California law imposes harsher penalties for assaulting emergency room workers. It responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform advocates
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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft offenses face longer sentences under Proposition 36. A batch of new crime laws takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
