CA lawmakers may limit ‘forever’ pesticides in foods
By Nathan Donley, Special for CalMatters Field workers spray crops on farmland near Salinas on Feb. 11, 2025.…
Why are so many people running for Board of Equalization in 2026?
By Cayla Mihalovich and Adam Ashton, CalMatters The state Capitol on March 28, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez…
California lawmakers kill lobbying transparency bills
By Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters State Sen. Angelique Ashby, wearing a red blazer, talks with lobbyists at the state…
California gun safety measure would require more firearm training
By Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians would…
While teacher pay and benefits kept rising, Sacramento City schools went broke
Imagine what would happen to Sacramento’s real estate market if prospective homebuyers had no idea whether the neighborhood…
OC teen asks California lawmakers to ban smartphones in schools – Orange County Register
Sage Hill freshman Rishaan Marwaha watches his peers scrolling, constantly, on their smartphones. The 15-year-old admits that he,…
California rushes $25M hospital bailout into law
By Yue Stella Yu and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters The emergency room at Madera Community Hospital on March…
Newsom’s tight budget faces rough road in CA Legislature
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media after unveiling his revised 2026-27 budget proposal in…
CA Legislators weigh new taxes, blame Trump for deficit
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media while unveiling his revised 2025-26 budget proposal in…
CSU Has a Deal with OpenAI, but Some Students and Faculty Refuse to Use It
When California State University paid OpenAI $17 million last year to give campuses unlimited access to a high-powered…
CA lawmakers’ adviser tries budget tough love on deficits
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Since 1941,…
Stronger age restrictions are needed for e-bikes
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Stricter regulations needed…