Opinion | California failed to halt jail deaths
By David Myers, Special for CalMatters Protestors hold signs to protest jail deaths in Riverside County, on Oct.…
As Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva finishes her final term in the statehouse, she considers what’s next – Orange County Register
The weather in Sacramento this time of year is rather cold. That’s particularly true at 6:30 a.m., when…
This bill would ban ICE agents from future hiring as a public employee in California – The Mercury News
A Southern California lawmaker is behind new legislation that would disqualify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or…
Will CA lawmakers break promises to child abuse victims?
By John Manly, Special for CalMatters A classroom in Sacramento on May 11, 2022. Lawmakers may add restrictions…
Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law
THE AUDITOR OF California’s High-Speed Rail Authority wants the power to keep certain records confidential, drawing concerns from…
This bill would ban ICE agents from future hiring as a public employee in California – Redlands Daily Facts
A Southern California lawmaker is behind new legislation that would disqualify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or…
This bill would ban ICE agents from future hiring as a public employee in California – Daily News
A Southern California lawmaker is behind new legislation that would disqualify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or…
CA governments can’t shed image of persistent corruption
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, exits the Robert T. Matsui…
California lawmakers to assess 13 laws they handpicked
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Then-Democratic Assemblymember Robert Rivas on the floor on May 31, 2022. Photo by…
Protection for California mountain lions could become permanent – The Mercury News
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS — The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to plenty of iconic species, from banana slugs…
California bill would keep some high-speed rail records private
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Construction on the high-speed rail project above Highway 99 in south Fresno on…
Although it divided lawmakers, a bill meant to protect veterans heads to the governor – Orange County Register
A divided and emotional Senate gave the final legislative approval to a bill that supporters said would protect…