Turning CALM Zoo into a world-class attraction will require signatures, votes | News
The zoo at California Living Museum attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year. But despite its continuing popularity,…
Californians may have to pay more for public records under this bill
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Construction of the annex at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 29,…
California’s AI employment laws leave workers exposed
By Alberto Rocha, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
See the free perks California lawmakers got from special interests
By Yue Stella Yu and Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters A lobbyist talks on his phone at the state Capitol…
Sacramento community gathers to honor Stephon Clark and advocate for police reform
Eight years after Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police in the backyard of his grandmother’s…
Cajon Valley school trustees didn’t need to raise their pay
A Cajon Valley Union School District school bus. (Photo courtesy of San Diego Gas & Electric) Last month,…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
California conservatorship regulators allowed million-dollar conflicts
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Californians finally get guide to deciphering school data
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students in a classroom at a high school in California on March 1, 2022.…
With Pacific Palisades in spotlight, Altadena fights for attention, post-fire justice
The Los Angeles firestorm of January 2025 was a double disaster, burning thousands of homes and taking dozens…
Despite spotlight on Palisades, Altadena sees win for post-fire justice
The Los Angeles firestorm of January 2025 was a double disaster, burning thousands of homes and taking dozens…