August 14, 2026

A ground-level of a person, wearing a black hat and orange shirt, laying on a wet concrete floor while they put their hands behind their back as an immigration agent grabs them. The agent is dressed in a green uniform.

CalMatters en Español

Juez federal se dispone a restringir las tácticas de detención de inmigrantes en las redadas de Los Ángeles

Las detenciones sin orden judicial han sido una característica clave de los esfuerzos del gobierno por deportar masivamente.

By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos • August 14, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Ella se declaró culpable de un cargo de tráfico de drogas. Luego visitó México sin saber que no podría regresar.

El Tribunal Supremo de California desestimó la declaración de culpabilidad de una mujer que no comprendía que una condena pondría en peligro su estatus migratorio.

By Nigel Duara • August 14, 2026

A person wearing a navy suit stands behind a lectern during a press event. The California state seal, state flag and the American flag can be seen behind them. A monitor with the words, "California A Global Economic Powerhouse" can be seen to the person's left side.

Commentary

Interested in how California pays for state government? Here’s where to find the data

Budgets can gloss over key trends, such as how much government has grown in size and cost under Gov. Gavin Newsom. These sources reveal the data.

By Dan Walters • August 14, 2026

Students walk up and down a concrete set of stairs at a university.

Higher Education

Some Cal State students got financial aid decisions a lot later this year. Here’s why

The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • August 14, 2026

Black and white birds fly over a wetland.

Environment

Where did the birds go? Once-abundant wetlands are drying up after federal staff cutbacks

A long decline in the number of people managing wildlife refuges in California accelerated after the Trump administration's DOGE staffing cuts.

By Lynn La • August 14, 2026