March 11, 2025

A person, with medium-long, carmel-colored curly hair, stands in front of a gray building as they look on in front of them. She wears a purple-colored shirt with yellow and white words on it that read "Medicaid Saves Lives."

Health

They live in California’s Republican districts. They feel betrayed by looming health care cuts

Several California Republicans represent communities that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting votes angered some constituents.

By Kristen Hwang • March 11, 2025

A person with black curly hair and wearing a brown shirt leans down as they touch a piece of robotic machine.

CalMatters en Español

La capacitación en robótica en su trabajo impulsa a un adolescente de California hacia una carrera en ingeniería

Nikhil Kaul, un estudiante de último año de secundaria del área de la Bahía, espera que su aprendizaje en robótica lo ayude a seguir los pasos de sus padres, quienes son ambos ingenieros.

By Denise Amos • March 11, 2025

Commentary

On-the-job robotics training propels California teen toward a career in engineering

Nikhil Kaul, a Bay area high school senior, hopes his robotics apprenticeship will help him follow in the footsteps of his parents, who are both engineers.

By Denise Amos • March 11, 2025

A speaker stands at a podium labeled "CADEM California Democratic Party," delivering a speech with a hand gesture. The background features dark blue curtains and a California state flag. In the foreground, an audience member holds up a phone to capture the moment. The lighting highlights the speaker against the dimly lit backdrop.

CalMatters en Español

Katie Porter se postula para gobernadora de California y promete enfrentarse a Donald Trump

La ex congresista del condado de Orange, Katie Porter, es la última política que se suma a la reñida carrera por la gobernación de California en 2026.

By Alexei Koseff • March 11, 2025

Politics

Katie Porter enters race for California governor promising to stand up to Donald Trump

Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.

By Alexei Koseff • March 11, 2025

The remaining structure of a bricked two-story house on a that was burned during a wildfire can be seen through the trees of a small hill. Some of the exterior walls of the house are charcoaled with black ash, while others are cracked throughout and barely standing.

CalMatters en Español

Los legisladores de California proponen soluciones para una ‘industria de seguros en ruinas’

Desde presionar para supervisar el Plan FAIR hasta brindar exenciones fiscales para las primas, los legisladores de California intentan solucionar los problemas del mercado de seguros.

By Levi Sumagaysay • March 11, 2025

Economy

California lawmakers propose fixes for ‘insurance industry in shambles’

From pushing for oversight of the FAIR Plan to providing tax breaks for premiums, California lawmakers try to fix insurance market problems.

By Levi Sumagaysay • March 11, 2025

A group of people participate in a demonstration outdoors, holding signs in support of transgender rights. One sign reads "Protect Trans Kids," while another states "Trans People Have Always Been Here!" A person with red hair, wearing a denim jacket and a face mask, raises an arm while holding a sign that says "Let All Kids Play." Others in the crowd wear pink bandanas and buttons, standing among trees with autumn-colored leaves. The late afternoon sunlight casts a warm glow on the scene.

Commentary

Newsom tacks right to oppose transgender athletes in women’s sports

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to run for president, so he's going to drift rightward on some issues. But he jolted LGBTQ supporters recently with comments about transgender athletes.

By Dan Walters • March 11, 2025