It’s crunch time for California’s election
In the final days of the 2024 California election, campaigns are ramping up endorsements and outreach to voters.
Election workers quit in Shasta as self-appointed observers roam office
Northern California election workers quit after self-appointed observers roamed their office in Shasta County, where ...
Which cities might see big changes under Prop 33?
Good morning, Inequality Insights readers. I’m. Local elected officials in San Francisco and Los Angeles have already shown interest in expanding rent control if Prop 33 passes, opening the door to ...
Opinion
A century later, salmon again spawning in Klamath River after dams removed
The deconstruction of four dams along the Klamath River are complete, but will Chinook salmon return to spawn? A few have.
‘Immediate threat’: Mussel invades California’s Delta, first time in North America
The golden mussel’s appearance in the Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and could clog major water ...
CalMatters honored with 9 awards celebrating our ‘unsung hero’ and journalism from commentary to investigative
CalMatters journalists are lauded for their work — from hard-charging investigations to broad projects like Digital Democracy ...
Busloads of Californians are heading to swing states. Can they make a difference?
California Democrats are traveling to 2024 swing states Arizona and Nevada to knock on doors for Kamala Harris. Republicans ...
Attorney general slams Beverly Hills for ‘illegally interfering’ with abortion clinic
The city settles with Attorney General Rob Bonta in the first California abortion rights agreement of its kind.
Meet Californians stumping in swing states
Some Democrats are knocking on doors in Arizona and Nevada to boost Kamala Harris, while Republicans focus on California House races.
It’s hard to vote in California when you’re homeless. Why it matters when their voices are silenced
Homeless people in California face many barriers, silencing their voices in elections that affect their lives.
Convincing California voters on ballot props
There aren’t many undecided voters on the California ballot propositions, but media endorsements and supporters’ events could ...
Opinion
How did Los Angeles voters get stuck with two distressing choices for district attorney?
The LA District Attorney's Office was once managed by moderate, sober leaders. Today the options are George Gascón and Nathan Hochman.