To fix CA insurance, be smart, honest and reasonable
By Steven Bradford, Special for CalMatters The remains of a house that was severely damaged by the Eaton…
Newsom’s budget shows revenue gain. Is it real?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters California’s Director of Finance, Joe Stephenshaw, leads the budget proposal presentation for the 2026-27…
OP-ED: AB 1349 Puts Corporate Power Over Community
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers Can Now Opt Into $4,000 Grants to Help Bolster Economic Stability and Strengthen…
The stories Venezuelans tell are both inspiring and chilling – San Diego Union-Tribune
It’s not easy to talk about what is happening in Venezuela, especially when you are not Venezuelan and…
California’s insurance crisis is pervasive but fixable
By Stacy Korsgaden, Special for CalMatters A chinook helicopter releases water over the Palisades Fire as it burns…
Blinkers on, courtesy off the norm for selfish local drivers – San Diego Union-Tribune
Blink, blink, blink. Ah, the power of flashing taillights. It’s become a way of the road in San…
Candidate comment: After disasters, California should ensure people recover, not be forced out
By Benjamin Allen, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
How California leaders failed LA wildfire survivors
By Max Lubin, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
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,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 a huge opportunity for the CaliBaja region – San Diego Union-Tribune
Soccer is far more than a popular sport; it is a cultural phenomenon capable of mobilizing millions, paralyzing…
Dire CA issues loom over Newsom, would-be successors
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Political California…
Stark contrast between mayors of top 2 cities
San Francisco’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, seemingly collects a pocketful of plaudits every day. By contrast, his counterpart in…