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Confusion reigns as California election season heats up

With California’s June 7 primary election just two weeks away, political campaigns are intensifying — and getting more confusing.  Take this mailer circulating in Southern California, which reads, “We all want to protect the environment, increase recycling and reduce plastic waste, but adding billions of dollars in higher costs on the backs of working families […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 5 月 24, 2022

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Prosecutor vows to refile murder charge against woman who delivered stillbirth

A Central Valley district attorney is defying the attorney general with his plan to pursue a new murder charge against a woman who used methamphetamine and delivered a stillbirth.

经过 杜赞奇 • 5 月 10, 2022

政治

What would Anne Marie Schubert do as California attorney general?

Anne Marie Schubert is running without a party affiliation for California attorney general, but has strong words for Democratic lawmakers and district attorneys. In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, she vowed to take over for L.A. and S.F. prosecutors if necessary.

经过 本·克里斯托弗 • 5 月 3, 2022

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With more enforcement power than ever, state relies on activists to enforce duplex law

A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.

经过 曼努埃拉·托比亚斯 • 4 月 22, 2022

政治

Can a conservative break through for California attorney general?

Conservatives running for California attorney general make their case to break the Democratic stranglehold on statewide offices since 2006. Eric Early, Nathan Hochman and Anne Marie Schubert say that voters' concern over crime and public safety will help them unseat incumbent Rob Bonta.

经过 本·克里斯托弗 • 4 月 21, 2022

政治

What would Nathan Hochman do as California attorney general?

In a 70-minute interview, Nathan Hochman, a Republican former federal prosecutor, vows to end a "spiral of lawlessness" in California as he runs for attorney general. Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta.

经过 本·克里斯托弗 • 4 月 19, 2022

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How was Sacramento shooting suspect out of prison?

Smiley Martin, one of the suspects in the Sacramento shooting, received a plea deal that allowed him to collect good conduct credits at a faster rate than someone convicted of a violent offense. His case illuminates the complex workings of California's criminal justice system and the contentious political debate.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 13, 2022

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Sacramento shooting gets more complicated

Police announce a fourth suspect in connection with the April 3 Sacramento shooting, as the policy and political stakes intensify.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 13, 2022

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California eyes citizen lawsuits over illegal guns

Lawmakers advance a California gun control bill to allow citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors over illegal and "ghost" weapons.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 6, 2022

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Sacramento mass shooting supercharges crime debate

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Just blocks from the state Capitol where legislators have crafted arguably the toughest gun control laws in the country, at least two shooters early Sunday morning killed at least six people and injured another […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 4, 2022