August 6, 2024

Tents line up near a fence in the Chinatown neighborhood of Fresno on Feb. 10, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Auditoría revela que California arriesgó millones en fondos para personas sin hogar debido a deficiencias en sus protecciones para fraudes

Una nueva auditoría federal crítica que California hace muy poco para evitar el gasto fraudulento de fondos para personas sin hogar. Casi 320 millones de dólares estaban en riesgo.

By Marisa Kendall • August 6, 2024

Homelessness

Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections

A critical new federal audit calls out California for doing too little to prevent fraudulent spending of homelessness funds. Nearly $320 million was at risk.

By Marisa Kendall • August 6, 2024

Illustration of a chalkboard obscured by a purple cloud of abstract shapes, including a network of circles; a student is in the foreground looking confused

Technology

California’s two biggest school districts botched AI deals. Here are lessons from their mistakes.

Educators can learn caution from AI mistakes in Los Angeles and San Diego. But they also face pressure to adopt the technology quickly.

By Khari Johnson • August 6, 2024

People hold signs in support of conservative legislation at press conference at the California capitol.

CalMatters en Español

Cómo los conservadores de California están contraatacando en un estado progresista

En las aulas, bibliotecas y ayuntamientos, los conservadores están respondiendo a las políticas y políticas progresistas de California. Póngase al día con las historias que explican lo que está sucediendo.

By Alexei Koseff • August 6, 2024

Politics

How California conservatives are fighting back

In classrooms, libraries and city councils, conservatives are pushing back against California's progressive politics and policies. Catch up on stories that explain what's happening.

By Alexei Koseff • August 6, 2024

The Chevron refinery in Richmond is located behind a neighborhood on Feb. 21, 2024. Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters

Commentary

Texas scores a goal on California as Chevron moves headquarters to Houston

Chevron, California's oldest and most prominent petroleum company, is moving its headquarters to Texas and the political fallout is unavoidable.

By Dan Walters • August 6, 2024