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高等教育

Lawmakers tried to kill California’s online community college. Now it’s growing rapidly

Calbright College, the state’s free online community college, is growing rapidly, despite concerns about its effectiveness. Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes tripling its annual budget.

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亚当·埃克尔曼

• 3 月 16, 2026

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环境

Is California’s ski season deadlier than usual? Here’s why we don’t know

A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn’t the state track resort injuries or deaths, and who’s protecting people on the slopes?

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雷切尔贝克尔

• 3 月 6, 2026

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Jesse Jackson had a complicated relationship with fellow political personage Jerry Brown

When Rev. Jesse Jackson shared a stage with CA Gov. Jerry Brown, the two didn't always support each other's aspirations behind the scenes.

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 2 月 19, 2026

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California budget volatility continues to complicate efforts to close its deficits

California's budgets have been susceptible to the ways wealthy taxpayers derive their income, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty.

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 1 月 28, 2026

州长加文·纽森于 2023 年 3 月 28 日在萨克拉门托举行的一场活动上发表讲话，准备签署一项关于他提出的利润惩罚计划的法案。照片由 Miguel Gutierrez Jr. 拍摄，CalMatters

How Gavin Newsom channeled Jerry Brown 1.0 with his flip-flop on oil and gas

A year ago, Newsom was denouncing gasoline refiners for gouging consumers and pocketing huge profits. During the just-concluded legislative session, however, he and legislators acted to increase oil production in California. What happened?

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 9 月 18, 2025

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Newsom uses political stunts to garner attention. As Jerry Brown learned, it can backfire

Gavin Newsom has shifted his image-building efforts into higher gear, bolstering assumptions that he will run for president. But as Jerry Brown learned during his tenure as governor, past political stunts can haunt a presidential bid.

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 7 月 1, 2025

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国会大厦

Unions want to chip away at Jerry Brown’s pension law. He has something to say about that

California firefighters say their retirement age puts them at risk of injury and illness. They're asking to lower that date, a move that former Gov. Jerry Brown warns would add risk to pension plans.

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Adam Ashton

• 6 月 10, 2025

Lawmakers might undermine California’s landmark public pension reform

A bill that would usher in a major change in pension law could cost local governments billions. Yet it is sailing through the Legislature without any opposition.

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 5 月 1, 2025

A row of black leather chairs with metal armrests lines the jury box inside a modern courtroom. The room features wood-paneled walls, a neutral-toned carpet, and a simple, clean design. An "EXIT" sign glows red above a closed door in the background. The setting is quiet and unoccupied, with an orderly arrangement of seats waiting for jurors.

政治

Another California professional group wants a free pass from jury duty. This lawmaker says no

For years, various professional groups have tried unsuccessfully to get their members out of jury service. Probation officers are trying again this year.

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瑞安·萨巴洛

• 3 月 17, 2025

Reflecting on 50 years of writing about California’s politics — and still counting

As CalMatters columnist Dan Walters reaches a personal milestone entering his 50th year covering California politics, he reflects on his early days on the Capitol beat.

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丹·沃尔特斯

• 3 月 4, 2025