Newsom’s Veto Hints at Shift in CA Homelessness Strategies
When Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill last month that would have supported sober homeless housing, his reason…
CA housing laws have failed to boost new home numbers
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Housing developments under construction in the community of Goshen on Aug. 17, 2024. Photo…
New CA law may help more victims of human trafficking
By Kanti Salgadu, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
California ensures undocumented residents access to phone service assistance. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz wants Trump administration to investigate
Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month signed a bill that ensures undocumented California residents can access a state…
What is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s role in the California Capitol Annex project?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has promised to push state lawmakers leading the California Capitol Annex project to be more…
Gov. Newsom comments on Capitol Annex project secrecy
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday promised to get the California Legislature to be more transparent around the construction…
Oil drilling law reveals what CA lawmakers will sacrifice
By Sofia Carrasco, Special for CalMatters Amanda Millstein, a pediatrician from Richmond, participates in a rally at the…
California Faculty Association denies ‘blatant antisemitism’ claims by Jewish orgs – The Mercury News
The California Faculty Association rejected allegations of “blatant antisemitism” by Jewish organizations after the union asked political candidates…
High-speed rail is an expensive fantasy, not a climate solution – Marin Independent Journal
Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders in the California Legislature have reached a general agreement to provide long-term funding…
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 vetoes bill providing “descendants of slavery” preferential admission to California universities | State
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would give California colleges and universities the ability to provide preferential…
Why California may ban fees for veterans’ disability claims
By Adam Ashton, CalMatters Adan Montalvo sits on a bench in Lamont Park in Lamont on Aug. 27,…