Colorado River deal falls short, leaving California in limbo
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water…
California can’t replant its forests fast enough
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters Cone Camp participants prepare to launch a weighted line into a sugar pine tree…
Sewage pollution keeps kids out of the water in this beach town
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters Campers from YMCA Camp Surf walk towards the water at Mission Beach in San…
California bill aims to help discharged transgender troops
By Kate Wolffe, CalMatters U.S. Navy sailor Chase Humes at Liberty Station in San Diego on June 22,…
California election results: Governor and key 2026 races
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2026 California Voter Guide: Your voting questions, answered
Where do I vote? Am I registered to vote? Does everyone get a ballot in the mail? Get…
Sponsored: Abundance Policy for Care Systems Across California
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Sponsored: Reimagining Economic Opportunity as a Public Good
People often think about economic opportunity as an individual circumstance, shaping chances of upward mobility within a family…
California lawmakers propose bills to get dangerous drivers off road
By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Flanked by Democratic and Republican lawmakers, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris addresses the…
Sponsored: California has plenty. So why do millions still struggle for food, water, and basic safety?
People need three basic things: water, food, and safety. Without these essentials, we cannot survive, much less thrive. …
Sponsored: What would it take to make housing, energy, and transportation affordable in California?
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How a speeding ticket can be worse than killing someone with your car in California
By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Allison Lyman stands at a table honoring her son Connor, who…