October 21, 2025

A group of armed law enforcement officers in tactical gear walk along a city sidewalk beside a modern building and palm trees. Their uniforms and body armor display “Border Patrol” patches, and several carry rifles while scanning the area.

Commentary

When ICE comes to a California hospital, nurses and doctors must protect their patients

Federal and state laws impose duties on California's health professionals to protect and advocate for patients regardless of immigration status.

By Kimberly Galindo • October 21, 2025

A round campaign button reading “Vote Yes on Prop 50” lies on a table decorated with an American flag pattern, next to papers and a blue lanyard. The button includes the outline of California and smaller text about restoring checks and balances.

Politics

Supporters are way ahead in fundraising for Newsom’s Prop. 50, but the race remains close

Opponents of Prop. 50 want voters to resist gerrymandering. Supporters are doing everything they can to make the election about Trump.

By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang • October 21, 2025

Walter Forster, a Los Angeles resident, holds a sign that advocates for financial compensation during the California Reparations Task Force meeting that was held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2022. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Commentary

Gavin Newsom embraced reparations at first. Now he’s slow rolling them

Since creating California's reparations task force five years ago, Newsom has signed few of its bills while slowing most that would have directed money or benefits to Black Californians.

By Dan Walters • October 21, 2025