Two bold CA policies that aren’t yet delivering
California officials and lawmakers, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, often make bold proclamations that promise to make residents’ lives easier. But for two recent state initiatives, CalMatters reporters ...
California made a big bet on producing its own insulin. There’s no ‘date certain’ for delivery
California dedicated $100 to manufacturing insulin for diabetic residents. That effort is taking longer than Gov. Gavin Newsom's initial timeline.
California’s fast food council after one year: A few meetings, three staff members hired
California's fast food council has scarcely discussed any regulations other than another potential minimum wage increase.
Opinion
For California kids with disabilities, playgrounds reinforce exclusion. We can change that
Californians must demand designs that welcome all children. A playground designed for everyone isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential.
California has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cuts
Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that would lose billions if President ...
‘It’s a garbage fire’: Some CA legislators leave X
Multiple California lawmakers have left social media website X recently, citing misinformation and hate speech among other reasons.
Californians approved $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention. How will the state spend it?
Governor Gavin Newsom proposed climate bond spending on wildfire prevention in various ways. One lawmaker thinks a focused strategy is best.
Opinion
Erratic wildfire performance puts LA Mayor Karen Bass in a political hole
Mayor Karen Bass' wildfire response includes some embarrassing troubles of her own making, including canning the LA's fire chief.
Immigration raids rattled Kern County. Now, the ACLU is suing over alleged abuses
Border Patrol sweeps shook the Central Valley to its core in January. A new lawsuit says the raids violated people’s constitutional rights.
Even in wet years, wells are still dry. Why replenishing California’s groundwater is painfully slow
The governor vowed to clear the way for more groundwater recharge. Has it worked? “We’re still tinkering around with small ...
‘Look, there’s nowhere else to go’: Inside California’s crackdown on homeless camps
California cities gained more power to ban homeless encampments. CalMatters dug into what that looks like in three cities.