Investigation
The Man Who Unsolved a Murder
If you’re accused of a crime, will someone investigate your side of the story? In California, there’s no guarantee.
June 5, 2025
Commentary
Why reforming California’s bedrock environmental law is good for the environment
California's signature environmental law has been used to block housing at the expense of the environment and climate it was designed to protect. It needs a reform that can retain its benefits and deal with its downsides.
Investigation
California is failing to provide a vital safeguard against wrongful convictions
If you’re accused of a crime, will someone investigate your side of the story? In California, there’s no guarantee.
Politics
California Democrats push to block ICE from schools, hospitals and shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids have rattled the community and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
Commentary
California’s deficit dilemma: Cut spending, borrow money or raise taxes?
Gov. Gavin Newsom estimated there's a nearly $20 billion hole in the budget, but if lawmakers restore his Medi-Cal cuts the hole could grow $10 billion larger.