Explainers
Californians: Here’s why your housing costs are so high
Half the state's households struggle to afford the roof over their heads. Here’s what you need to know about one of California’s most vexing issues.
October 15, 2024
CalMatters en Español
El aborto no está en la boleta electoral en California pero los candidatos estatales no dejan de hablar del tema
Los demócratas que participan en las principales contiendas legislativas afirman que el derecho al aborto está amenazado a nivel nacional
CalMatters en Español
En los eventos de VotingMatters los asistentes comparten sus historias relacionadas con las propuestas electorales
Los eventos electorales de CalMatters provocaron animados debates en Los Ángeles, Riverside y también por Internet.
Elections
Abortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about it
Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue. It could also be a winning issue.
Events
At VotingMatters events, attendees share personal stories related to ballot propositions
CalMatters election events sparked lively discussions in Los Angeles, Riverside, and online.
Commentary
What’s behind all the political theater over California’s high gasoline prices?
Despite such high prices, gasoline is still a relatively small segment of what it costs to live in California. Nevertheless, gas prices command an inordinately high level of public attention as a symbol of anxiety about living costs in general, and therefore are ripe for political exploitation.