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Elizabeth Castillo
Elizabeth is a general assignment reporter at CalMatters. She graduated from Chico State with a bachelor's degree in journalism. While in college at Chico, Elizabeth did internships with the local NPR affiliate and the local alt weekly. She's been the editor-in-chief of her school paper both at Chico and, previously, at community college in Bakersfield, where she grew up. Elizabeth is a Dow Jones News Fund and NPR Next Generation Radio alum.
The latest by Elizabeth Castillo
A deep blue sea of California lawmakers takes oath of office
Photos: California wildfires destroy iconic landmarks across the state
Vote by mail? Better double-check that your ballot wasn’t rejected
Explore the fate of local housing measures across California with our interactive map
How will this year’s election play out? Here’s what insiders say
Trumped-up coverage and lackluster state races leave Californians disengaged from state issues
Last day to register to vote in November election
A Californian on the 2020 presidential ticket? Here’s what state insiders say
Goal of holiday and college Ballot Bowl: get more people registered to vote
As school year begins, California ends practice that uprooted migrant students
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