Exploring American Hometowns: Brentwood, California
When I introduce myself, I say I’m from “the Bay” to be strategically vague. If I’m lucky, someone…
CHP and Cal Fire unions push for new deferred retirement plan
By Adam Ashton, CalMatters The California Highway Patrol hosts a swearing-in ceremony for more than 100 new officers…
Thousands Urged To Stay Inside in California – ‘Keep Windows Closed’
Thousands of residents across parts of southeastern California—including the Coachella Valley, and San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial counties—have…
Aspire Fiber announces majority investment from Arenova Capital to support 10 Gbps fiber-to-the-home expansion in California
MOORPARK, Calif., March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc. dba Aspire Fiber is a Southern California-based…
California man thought co-pay covered his $5,000 meds — then a surprise bill revealed an insurance loophole
When Jayant Mishra was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis last year, the California resident understood he’d likely need lifelong…
Who should be California’s next governor – and why Santa Cruz County should care
Quick Take California’s 2026 gubernatorial election represents a potential inflection point, writes former Santa Cruz County Chamber of…
California Democrats revive single-payer health care promise
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Former Congresswoman Katie Porter, candidate for governor of California, speaks during the afternoon general…
‘I’m just a kid trying to go home’
Amalvin Fritz was balancing his college coursework in biological sciences with learning to ice skate when federal authorities…
California firebrand Carl DeMaio works to amass GOP party power
By Nadia Lathan, CalMatters Assemblymember Carl DeMaio speaks before lawmakers during an Assembly floor session at the state…
Too many Democrats in California governor’s race? That’s a great thing
After months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own…
Solar energy for renters has taken off in 10 states. Not in California
The tiny town of West Goshen, Calif., was exactly the kind of place that community solar was designed…
Too many Democrats in California governor’s race? That’s a great thing
After months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own…