September 26, 2025

Two people stand while holding signs that reads "defend democracy" and "elections rigging response act" at a rally.

CalMatters en Español

Por qué los votantes de California deben aprobar la Propuesta 50

Los caprichos inconstitucionales del presidente han pasado prácticamente desapercibidos, lo que ha hecho recaer la carga sobre los estados y la propia ciudadanía. California debe hacer todo lo posible para contrarrestarlos, argumenta un excomisionado de redistribución de distritos.

By Trena Turner • September 26, 2025

A person in a suit holds a large yellow sign that reads “NO on 50 DEFEND FAIR ELECTIONS,” with smaller text at the bottom noting it was paid for by the Yuba County Republican Party. The person stands among green-cushioned chairs, with others in red clothing gathered in the background.

CalMatters en Español

Por qué los votantes de California deberían rechazar la Propuesta 50

Mientras los votantes de California deciden si el estado entra en las guerras de redistribución de distritos o se retira, un ex comisionado de redistribución de distritos dice que un gerrymandering demócrata no es el modelo de gobierno que los ciudadanos merecen.

By Juana Raya • September 26, 2025

A person in blue scrubs assists another person lying on a mat with a physical therapy exercise. The person on the mat wears black leggings and a blue ankle weight, while a resistance band is stretched from their foot.

Commentary

Insurers can make physical therapy hard to access. California can change that

A bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature would allow at least 12 sessions of physical therapy before insurers could deny care.

By Mark González • September 26, 2025

A row of colorful stucco houses in San Francisco with garage doors at street level, closely lined up in a uniform architectural style. One house in the foreground is painted teal with a matching garage door, while others are in shades of olive green, blue, tan, and beige. Trimmed boxy shrubs sit in front of some houses, and cars are parked in the narrow driveways. Overhead utility lines stretch across the scene under a gray, overcast sky.

Housing

How bad is California’s housing shortage? It depends on who’s doing the counting

56,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?

By Ben Christopher • September 26, 2025

A person in a dark blue suit and tie sits in a white chair with arms outstretched, palms facing upward, while speaking at an event. The blurred backdrop behind them displays the words “Clinton Global Initiative” in white text.

Commentary

Newsom’s climate warrior image is backsliding, environmental groups say

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's the opposite of President Donald Trump when it comes to climate change. But a letter by 40 groups says Newsom is abandoning key environmental policies.

By Dan Walters • September 26, 2025