California is too easy on insurers, strangles competition
By Patrick Wolff, Special for CalMatters The Eaton Fire burns in the community of Altadena on Jan. 8,…
Republicans, on paper, are leading CA governor’s race
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Democratic candidates for governor at an event hosted by labor and building and trade…
California’s Medi-Cal commission preps for federal Medicaid cuts
By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly looks on as…
Mishmashed leadership in CA education is unaccountable
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students in a classroom at Achieve Charter School of Paradise in Paradise on May…
Democrats ahead in Proposition 50 polling
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters A “Vote Yes on Prop 50” button at the Kern County Democratic Party…
Young Democrats challenge California incumbents
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang at Sacramento State on Nov. 21, 2025. Vang is…
Democrats line up against Darrell Issa after Prop. 50 passes
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Eleven Democrats…
Who’s running for California governor? It keeps changing
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter speaks during a gubernatorial candidates’ event hosted by the…
Dear United Nations, Send Election Monitors to California
Here’s a letter that Gov. Gavin Newsom should write, but won’t. Secretary-General António GuterresUnited Nations405 East 42nd StreetNew…
Opinion |L.A. Mayor Bass is vulnerable but she’ll be tough to topple
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The announcement…
Senator Alex Padilla says he won’t run for California governor
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters U.S. Senator Alex Padilla attends a rally about redistricting at the Democracy Center…
Sen. Padilla leaves cloudy field of candidates for governor
By Dan Walters, CalMatters U.S. Senator Alex Padilla speaks to reporters in front of the federal courthouse in…