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An aerial view shows a large data center complex surrounded by warehouses and industrial buildings in a dense urban area. The main structure has a white facade with vertical window slits and a flat roof filled with cooling units, pipes, and mechanical equipment.

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California’s data centers should be models of affordable, clean electricity

With thoughtful planning, California can gain new data centers in ways that benefit ratepayers, improve grid reliability and minimize environmental harms.

By Sam Uden and Matthew Freedman • 3월 11, 2026

A green casino card table with labeled betting areas, surrounded by black padded chairs in an expansive cardroom. The room features multiple tables, overhead lights, digital displays, and a chandelier in the background, creating a lively gaming atmosphere.

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California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

The tribes with casinos guard their gambling dominance with political clout gained from lavish contributions to political campaigns.

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댄 월터스

• 3월 11, 2026

A white and blue train zooms by a street next two a multi-story apartment building in beige and cream tones.

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California should resurrect an old strategy to jumpstart new housing production

Bringing back — but narrowly tailoring — tax-increment financing could ensure housing gets built at the right price, in the right places.

By William Fulton and Bill Higgins • 3월 10, 2026

Candidates stand at podiums on stage during a televised debate titled “The Race for California Governor,” while moderators sit at a desk to the side and an audience watches from the theater seating.

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Now that we know who’s running for governor, here’s what happens next

Ten candidates will appear on the June 2 ballot, but only two can move on. Which two? None of the candidates got more than 14% support in a recent poll.

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댄 월터스

• 3월 10, 2026

A blue and white lawn sign, that says "Vote Here" in different languages, is placed near a sidewalk where people wait in line to enter a vote center.

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Kinks in election system are no excuse to resume old, flawed voting method

If we switch from top-two primaries after this year's elections, two other options are open primaries and proportional representation.

By Alan Zundel • 3월 10, 2026

An inmate at San Quentin State Prison on March 17, 2023. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

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California’s elderly parole program saves money and makes sense

Less than 2% of elderly parolees reoffend. Those with sex offenses must register and often get treatment and wear a monitor.

By Keith Wattley • 3월 9, 2026

A law enforcement officer uses a metal chain to detain a person in handcuffs. The person is facing away from the camera while standing near a truck and other law enforcement officers.

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ICE surge in Minneapolis parallels California gang database debacle

ICE agents arrest people based on looks or skin color, as police in California did years ago when databases falsely listed many as gang members.

By George Galvis • 3월 9, 2026

A person rides a bicycle past a protest encampment with tents and tarps set up beneath autumn-colored trees. A large banner reading “Sit-in to Stop Genocide” and a Palestinian flag hang above the tents, with handmade signs and chairs scattered around the area.

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Free speech or conspiracy? Courts limit protesters’ First Amendment rights

Prosecutors are charging protesters with conspiracy, seeking to limit opposition to government policies. More courts are allowing it.

By Bobbie Stein • 3월 6, 2026

Construction workers guide a large prefabricated building section labeled “WINDOW” as it is lifted by a yellow crane inside a factory or warehouse. The module rests on a flatbed truck while workers in hard hats and safety vests move around it.

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Californians despair about high cost of living. This housing can help

Factory-built housing could bring down construction and housing costs in California, which has the highest cost of living in the country.

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댄 월터스

• 3월 6, 2026

LA City Hall is framed by lush green trees and a partly cloudy sky, standing tall in the center with a clear view of its tiered architecture. The foliage in the foreground adds depth and contrast to the modern lines of the building.

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Should Los Angeles’ City Council get bigger for better representation? Let voters decide

California’s largest city has 265,000 people per council member, more than most major cities. Voters might vote to reduce that by expanding the council.

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Jim Newton

• 3월 5, 2026