California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state…
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…
Republican Steve Hilton leads California governor fundraising as large pool of Democrats lag • The Mendocino Voice
This article is part of a partnership between the Mendocino Voice and nonprofit newsroom CalMatters to bring relevant…
In San Diego, Newsom blasts immigration crackdown
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom touted California’s drug interdiction efforts during…
Is loose marijuana cause to search your car? Ruling clarifies California guidance
Is loose marijuana in your car illegal? Can it cause legal trouble for California residents and be a…
How California lawmakers are trying to speed up spending on voter-approved climate projects | State
A Democratic lawmaker is pushing a proposal to speed up $10 billion in funding for climate programs more…
Newsom’s presidential ambition complicates his final California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media while releasing the budget revision in Sacramento on May 14, 2025. (Photo…
Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory? • The Mendocino Voice
This article is part of a partnership between the Mendocino Voice and nonprofit newsroom CalMatters to bring relevant…
Linking California with the Minnesota food aid probe is a stretch
An applicant signs up for food stamps, known as CalFresh in California, at a low-income health clinic in…
Could this mysterious California news site influence the 2026 election? • The Mendocino Voice
This article is part of a partnership between the Mendocino Voice and nonprofit newsroom CalMatters to bring relevant…
Newsom casts California as a foil to the Trump agenda in his final State of the State
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted California as…
This change could deliver billions of more dollars to California schools. Here’s the tradeoff
Quick Take By basing funding on enrollment, not attendance numbers, California schools would lose the incentive to get…