June 5, 2024

At CalMatters’ inaugural Ideas Festival, analyst and author Barbara McQuade says disinformation is a threat to democracy, especially in local elections. "I think true patriotism is a commitment to truth," she said.

Los adultos sin diplomas de escuela preparatoria pueden asistir a un colegio comunitario, pero pocos de ellos reciben ayuda financiera, incluso cuando son elegibles. Una nueva propuesta del gobernador Gavin Newsom y la rector de los colegios comunitarios de California, Sonya Christian, tiene como objetivo solucionar este problema. Pero puede ser demasiado tarde.

Adults without high school diplomas can attend community college, but few of them receive financial aid, even when they’re eligible. A new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian aims to fix that. But it may be too late.

A proposed clinic that would have performed later abortions was blocked from opening in Beverly Hills. As Gov. Newsom focuses on access for Arizona women, officials are overlooking barriers for providers in California.

California es aclamada como líder nacional en acceso al voto. Pero los votantes con discapacidad visual y sus defensores dicen que todavía enfrentan barreras innecesarias, a pesar de proyectos de ley y demandas. Algunos funcionarios electorales plantean preocupaciones de seguridad.

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access. But visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers, despite bills and lawsuits. Some election officials raise security concerns.

A yearly billion-dollar grant to California's local governments to help battle homelessness is up in the air as Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders work on a state budget.