Sacramento

Two Los Angeles police officers oversee the cleanup of a homeless encampment on a beach, behind yellow police tape labeled "DO NOT CROSS." A shirtless person wearing a black hat organizes belongings on a stroller packed with personal items, including a pool noodle and bags. One officer carries a large trash bag, while another stands nearby with arms crossed. Various items, including coolers, bedding, and snacks, are strewn on the sand. The ocean is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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They were repeatedly ticketed because of their homelessness. What did it change?

In Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego, homeless Californians describe their experiences over the past year as camping ban enforcement has increased.

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Aaron Schrank

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Lisa Halverstadt

• 6월 27, 2025

A side view of a man on a bike next to homeless tents lined up along a sidewalk underneath a highway in Sacramento.

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In major cities and more rural areas, arrests and citations rose in the months following last summer’s Supreme Court decision. In some places, officials insist the events are unrelated.

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마리사 켄달

• 6월 27, 2025

Three people look to their right as they sit in front of desks in a legislative room. The person in the center, and the focus of the photograph, has long black hair and wears a black blazer.

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Sen. Sabrina Cervantes cited for DUI while allegedly under the influence of a drug

Sen. Sabrina Cervantes did not appear to be at fault in a crash near the California Capitol, CalMatters found. But police claim she was driving under the influence of a drug.

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진 쿠앙

• 5월 21, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis at the State of the State ceremony on March 8, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

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California’s lieutenant governor leases offices to the state. What if she’s elected governor?

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis told CalMatters she will address potential conflicts of interest with her extensive property investments by establishing a blind trust if she is elected governor of California next year.

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알렉세이 코세프

• 4월 11, 2025

An aerial view of a rural town situated along a winding river, with a mix of residential homes, mobile homes, and agricultural fields. A large industrial building with a curved roof is positioned near the riverbank, alongside a smaller, older structure. A two-lane road follows the river's edge, connecting the area to the surrounding farmland and distant horizon. The landscape features green fields, trees, and patches of bare land, with a clear blue sky above.

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‘This will make our town uninhabitable’: The long-awaited Delta tunnel strikes fear in locals

The governor’s planned $20 billion tunnel to divert more water south and bypass the Delta would bring years of construction noise, pollution and traffic. Residents worry their rural farm towns will never be the same.

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알레스테어 블랜드

• 3월 13, 2025

Various Chinook salmon swim in water, with rocks underneath them, as bubble from waves form overhead. The image has a sense of action and frenzy.

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‘No way, not possible’: California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction?

Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.

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알레스테어 블랜드

• 12월 16, 2024

Two people are crossing the street in almost deserted downtown Sacramento, and cars are driving down the street.

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Sacramento region gained people but flubbed economic opportunities over 50 years

Sacramento-area growth has concentrated in its suburbs. The city is no longer the center of the region, which has missed chances to expand.

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댄 월터스

• 11월 22, 2024

An aerial view shows the California Aqueduct, which is part of the State Water Project, outside of Bakersfield on December 15, 2021. Photo by Aude Guerrucci, REUTERS

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델타 물을 공급하는 새로운 계획이 트럼프의 규칙보다 더 나쁠까? 환경론자들은 그렇다고 말한다.

Growers support a federal and state proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm more salmon and other endangered fish.

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알레스테어 블랜드

• 10월 25, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom, dressed is brown pants, a black jacket and a grey baseball hat, picks up trash from a homeless encampment.

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Newsom tries shifting blame for homelessness crisis to local officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom says homelessness is "the biggest scar on the reputation of California" and accuses local officials of dragging their feet to resolve it.

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댄 월터스

• 8월 13, 2024

Bright sparks emanate as a welder works on the steel frame of a housing project.

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Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s chronic housing shortage

As California struggles to address its housing shortage, the sky-high costs of housing projects minimize the bang for its bucks.

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댄 월터스

• 7월 25, 2024