개빈 뉴섬

A group of officials stands inside a building under construction with exposed wooden framing. One person speaks at a podium with a sign that reads “TREATMENT NOT TENTS,” while others stand behind them listening. Temporary work lights hang overhead, and unfinished walls and beams fill the background.

Mental Health

Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court

Far fewer people with mental illness are getting help in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court program than expected. This week, he blamed local governments for shortcomings.

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마리사 켄달

• 3월 2, 2026

Four people face an audience as they sit on chairs set up on a stage inside an auditorium with mahogany walls. A projector set up behind the four speakers displays a graphic titled "The Evolution of Crime and Punishment in California: What's Next?."

정당성

Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?

Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed California's prison system to embrace rehabilitation for incarcerated people. Will it be a lasting shift?

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Adam Ashton

• 2월 26, 2026

A wooden podium bearing the seal of the State of California stands with two microphones, with a screen in the background displaying “2026–27 Governor’s Budget” and an image of the state capitol.

논평

Gavin Newsom’s last budget belies his ‘California for All’ pledge

The 2026-27 proposal fails to respond to President Donald Trump’s cuts. Nor does it help families meet needs for housing, food and health care.

By Chris Hoene • 2월 23, 2026

A speaker stands at a podium labeled “CADEM California Democratic Party,” addressing an audience while gesturing with one raised finger. The stage is framed by dark curtains and lit with blue overhead lighting, with U.S. and California flags positioned on either side.

정치

California Democrats can’t pick a favorite as 9 candidates vie to replace Newsom

Nine Democrats, one party endorsement, zero consensus. California's gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates while anxiety grows about a GOP lockout.

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진 쿠앙

• 2월 22, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at San Quentin State Prison announcing that the facility will be transformed to focus on training and rehabilitation on March 17, 2023. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

정당성

Where death chamber once stood, Newsom shows off prison remodel emphasizing rehabilitation

Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended the death penalty and ordered the dismantling of death row. He unveiled changes at San Quentin that include a new education center.

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케일라 미할로비치

• 2월 20, 2026

A person speaks at a podium on a stage beneath blue lights, gesturing while addressing an audience in front of a large backdrop reading “Billionaire Tax Now” and “Vote Yes 11/3/26.”

정치

Bernie Sanders warns of ‘billionaire class’ as California wealth tax fight intensifies

“They believe they have the divine right to rule,” U.S. Sen Bernie Sanders told a crowd in Los Angeles Wednesday night. A proposed ballot measure would tax billionaires' net worth by 5% for health care and schools, but top Democrats say it will drive them away.

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나이젤 두아라

• 2월 19, 2026

A person, wearing a green shirt and gray pants, stands in front of a row of gray voting booths as they fill out their ballot.

논평

California can sidestep scandal and banish bias while counting votes

Open source voting systems are more transparent and cheaper than the state’s current contract with Smartmatic, which is facing bribery charges.

By Trent Lange • 2월 18, 2026

A blurry view of a person holding up a child so they can reach the window of a brick building.

정치

Newsom expanded free preschool. Now private daycares can’t afford to stay open

The governor tripled early childhood funding and expanded TK to all 4-year-olds. But preschools are closing, making infant care harder to find.

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진 쿠앙

• 2월 17, 2026

A lawmaker — with salt-and-pepper colored hair and wearing a black suit — looks straight forward as the silhouettes of two people cover the foreground of the frame. Other people and the American flag can be partially seen behind the lawmaker.

논평

Here’s how Newsom’s spending binge outstripped revenues, creating California’s chronic deficit

Obscure charts show how California's spending exploded under Newsom, far outstripping its stagnant population growth, inflation and a hefty increase in revenues.

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댄 월터스

• 2월 13, 2026

Two people walk along a paved path between tall trees and large stone sculptures outside a multi-story office building with glass windows.

정치

California union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the office

The legislative proposal by the California union known as PECG would require state agencies to offer telework options “to the fullest extent possible” and mandate they disclose how much money they save by allowing remote work.

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유 스텔라 유

• 2월 6, 2026