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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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Gov. Gavin Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven't been made public recently.
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California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
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Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism.
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California immigrants with DACA status are newly eligible to buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Donald Trump’s election creates uncertainty about the future of the program.
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Trump’s promise to block the offshore wind industry could threaten the state's renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
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In part due to economic and border security concerns, Latinos in California appear to have moved toward Donald Trump. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re abandoning the Democratic Party.
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Some California districts say school closures are inevitable. Officials who have done it say broad participation is key.
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The University of California anticipates more than a $500 million budget gap next summer, so it’s increasing tuition by at least $3,402 for new nonresident students next fall.
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CalMatters spoke to state housing experts to gauge the possible effect of a second Trump administration on California’s housing crisis.
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As Trump targets immigrants and trans students, California schools prepare to fight education policy changes.
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Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
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Google spent $10.7 million on lobbying the Legislature and governor between July 1 and Sept. 30, far more than ever before.