Elections
The future happens in California, Gavin Newsom says in praise of Kamala Harris. But what’s his?
California's governor casts the state’s votes for Harris in the ceremonial roll call and gives her a rousing endorsement.
August 20, 2024
CalMatters en Español
Algunos demócratas de California quieren imponer un embargo de armas a Israel. ¿Hasta dónde presionarán a Kamala Harris?
Algunos demócratas están presionando al partido en la convención nacional de Chicago para que apoye un embargo de armas a Israel.
Politics
Some California Democrats want an arms embargo on Israel. How far will they push Kamala Harris?
The Gaza war has divided California Democrats for months. Now, some of them are pushing the national party at the Chicago convention to support an arms embargo on Israel.
CalMatters en Español
Más escuelas de California están prohibiendo el uso de los teléfonos celulares en horas escolares pero los niños los siguen llevando
Las escuelas que prohibieron los teléfonos hace unos años dan consejos a otros distritos mientras el gobernador pide medidas severas.
Technology
More California schools are banning smartphones, but kids keep bringing them
Schools that banned phones a few years ago have advice for other districts as the governor calls for a crackdown.
Commentary
Crime was once California’s biggest political issue. It’s made a major comeback
Crime was once an issue that drove California politics before Democratic lawmakers and voters enacted reforms. Decades later, it has returned as a potent political force with a ballot measure that seems to be winning.