May 9, 2025

Earthquakes, wildfires and floods all could cause problems for California prisons. A new audit says they aren't ready to quickly evacuate prisoners.

California leaders can boost revenue streams and make the tax system fairer to safeguard against federal cuts, as other states have, and ensure California families have their needs met.

This is CalMatters’ third year in a row of Emmy nominations, with two award wins.

Other efforts to reduce Californians' carbon footprint have cost consumers. A new auditor report notes a greenhouse gas reduction program has raised gasoline prices.