‘Mess’ and ‘destruction’: Fact-checking Trump’s attacks on California and Kamala Harris
Donald Trump didn’t attack California in the presidential debate with Kamala Harris, but went all out during a fundraising ...
California cities crack down on homeless encampments
Freed by the U.S. Supreme Court, at least 14 California cities have prohibited camping or increased penalties against ...
Project 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in Medicaid
Project 2025’s plan for a Donald Trump presidency would require California to monitor abortions and send sensitive data to ...
No sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampments
More than two-dozen California cities passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances banning homeless camps, after a key Supreme Court ruling.
‘I won’t let them drink the water’: The California towns where clean drinking water is out of reach
Drinking water contamination is a chronic, insidious threat in CA rural communities. Some have been waiting for clean water ...
Exclusive: California’s homeless population grew again this year, especially in these counties
CalMatters found that while California’s homeless population grew again, the rate has slowed. But there are questions about ...
What California lawmakers did to regulate artificial intelligence
More than a dozen artificial intelligence bills are headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk to either get vetoed or get signed ...
Hate crimes rise against Indian Americans in California, deepening a divide between Hindus and Sikhs
CA Hindus and Sikhs reported record numbers of hate crimes as tensions in India escalated and as state lawmakers weighed a ...
Reparations supporters plot comeback after bitter defeat in California Legislature
The controversial idea of cash reparations divided even Black advocates in the legislature this year. Here’s what’s next.
Harris and Trump debate lots of issues — but not California
In their presidential debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tussle over abortion, jobs, taxes, war and more — but not ...
Inland Empire wildfire threats cast light on home insurance crisis
The Line Fire blaze reminds residents and property owners in the Inland Empire of another crisis, the shortage of home ...
Are California prisons stiffing inmates on $200 release payments? Lawsuit says they are
Inmates being released from California state prisons are supposed to receive a $200 allowance for necessities. Many aren't getting the money, a new lawsuit alleges.