New law protects California’s homelessness aid workers
A physician (right) gives supplies and checks on medical records for his patient, an unhoused resident, in her…
Covered California braces for chaos as federal shutdown persists
California this week plans to notify Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees that their costs could rise sharply next…
Even if Prop. 50 passes, Democrats still have to win races
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As voters…
Newsom OKs CA reparations office but vetoes 5 related bills
By Cayla Mihalovich and Wendy Fry, CalMatters Morris Griffin holds up a sign at the Reparations Task Force…
Newsom ends data sharing meant to increase CalFresh users
By Phoebe Huss, CalMatters A sign advertising “Market Match,” a program that matches CalFresh benefits up to $10…
CA deficit looms as Newsom prepares last state budget
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom has used emergency funds and other methods to plug deficits. He…
Marine Corps celebration in California will use live fire but not shut down major freeway after outcry
A new feud between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration has cropped up. It stems from…
After CalMatters reporting, Newsom signs law helping birth centers
By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Sally K., left, thirty-eight weeks pregnant, talks to midwife Andrea Bergleen, right, during a…
Newsom Calls Out Trump’s Plans For Live Fire Missile Demonstrations Over I-5
Topline California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over a purported plan…
How Trump Triggered California’s Redistricting Fight
One of the funniest types of people I meet in political circles are those who take all sorts…
How insurance errors endanger California patients
By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Mary Kuhn at her home in Lafayette on Oct. 10, 2025. Kuhn had urgent…
California judge upholds stop-work order against pipeline
A California court has faulted an oil and gas company for conducting repair work without a permit on…