Elecciones

A person, wearing a beige blazer, a plaid red shirt and standing in front of a huge American flag , side-eyes a crowd of people as they hold up green and red pieces of paper during a town hall meeting.

Política

Northern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-Cal

At his first in-person town hall since Trump’s megabill became law, Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa largely defended his vote for the legislation while fielding expletive-laden questions from a hostile crowd.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• agosto 11, 2025

Two people walk hand-in-hand down the center aisle of a legislative chamber as others around them stand and applaud. Both wear dark blue suits and smile warmly. The setting features ornate wooden desks and green carpeting, indicating a formal government space.

Política

This candidate for California governor has a potential conflict of interest in her own home

If elected governor, Toni Atkins faces potential conflicts of interest with her spouse’s consulting firms. Atkins and her spouse, Jennifer LeSar, earn hundreds of thousands of dollars annually from clients that also lobby state government.

Por

alexei koseff

• agosto 11, 2025

A person speaks at a podium surrounded by microphones at a press conference, with other officials standing behind them in a formal room.

Política

Texas Democrats embrace Newsom’s redistricting rebuttal as California draws new map

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats jointly promoted California’s plan to redraw congressional lines and offset a redistricting scheme in Texas. The proposed map is expected to be made public next week.

Por

alexei koseff

• agosto 8, 2025

La vicegobernadora Eleni Kounalakis da una entrevista en CalMatters el 19 de septiembre de 2022. Foto de Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Política

Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor

Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he is termed out next year.

Por

alexei koseff

• agosto 8, 2025

The U.S. Capitol dome glows against a dark, cloudy night sky in Washington, D.C. The American flag waves in the foreground, and warm light shines through the windows beneath the ornate rotunda. The bronze Statue of Freedom stands atop the illuminated dome.

Política

Newsom wants voters to weigh in on new congressional districts in November

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll ask voters to decide on new districts in November as California seeks to challenge GOP-controlled states redrawing maps to favor Republicans in the midterms.

Por

alexei koseff

• julio 31, 2025

A person stands on a stage, waving to a large crowd at a political rally. They are dressed in a tan suit and positioned behind a podium with a blue sign that reads “HARRIS.” The audience in the background holds signs and cheers, creating a high-energy atmosphere.

Política

Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026

Ending feverish speculation that began after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for California governor.

Por

alexei koseff

• julio 30, 2025

El presidente de la Asamblea, Anthony Rendón, en el estrado el 31 de mayo de 2022. Foto de Miguel Gutiérrez Jr., CalMatters

Educación K-12

As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job

The next superintendent will need to respond to President Donald Trump’s funding cuts and policy shifts, including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and increased immigration enforcement.

Por

Carolina Jones

• julio 28, 2025

Política

Newsom ramps up California redistricting threat as Texas weighs new Republican maps

As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle.

Por

alexei koseff

• julio 25, 2025

A person — wearing a black suit and a red-pattern tie — smiles and stands in front of office chairs behind the dais of a legislative room at the U.S. capitol.

Política

Teacher enters crowded race to topple Rep. Ken Calvert, with Barbara Boxer’s blessing

Katherine Aleman, who teaches middle school English language learners in Corona, is the latest Democrat to challenge GOP Rep. Ken Calvert in the state’s 41st Congressional District, one of the country’s most crowded and closest races.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• julio 21, 2025

A person in a blue blazer stands and speaks at their desk in a government chamber, appearing focused. Others around them are seated, including one individual beside them using a tablet. The setting is formal, with wood-paneled desks and microphones.

Política

One of California’s most vulnerable Republicans just got a new challenger

Jasmeet Bains, a doctor who represents Kern County in the state Assembly, becomes the latest Democrat and likely frontrunner in the race against Republican Rep. David Valadao, whose deciding vote earlier this month pushed President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through Congress, endangering health care for millions.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• julio 16, 2025