Nigel Duara

Justice

Gavin Newsom seeks to clear death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners

Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted death sentences for 548 state prisoners, saying "state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values." Victims rights advocates criticized his decision.

By Jeanne Kuang and Nigel Duara • November 5, 2026

Elections

Live Election Day updates: Democrats on track to sweep all statewide offices

Californians are choosing a new governor and voting on 14 ballot propositions. Stay with us as we cover election events and results.

By Nigel Duara, Marisa Kendall, Mikhail Zinshteyn, Nadia Lathan and Adam Echelman • November 3, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Para que conste: El hombre de Fresno deportado por ICE tenía antecedentes de cruces ilegales

Según las autoridades federales, Luis Arreguin había sido deportado cinco veces antes de su reciente arresto por motivos de inmigración en el condado de Fresno.

By Nigel Duara • October 30, 2026

Justice

For the record: Fresno man deported by ICE had previous illegal crossings

Luis Arreguin had been deported five times before his recent immigration arrest in Fresno County, according to federal authorities.

By Nigel Duara • October 29, 2026

CalMatters en Español

Dolores Huerta “se mantuvo en la lucha” durante siete décadas, inspirando a generaciones de californianos

La figura emblemática del movimiento obrero, Dolores Huerta, influyó en generaciones de californianos que se inspiraron en su defensa de los derechos civiles, los trabajadores agrícolas y los inmigrantes.

By Nigel Duara and Lynn La • October 29, 2026

California Divide

Dolores Huerta ‘stayed in the fight’ for 7 decades, inspiring generations of Californians

Labor icon Dolores Huerta influenced generations of Californians who were inspired by her advocacy for civil rights, farmworkers and immigrants.

By Nigel Duara and Lynn La • October 28, 2026

Politics

Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls

A federal judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.

By Ryan Sabalow and Nigel Duara • October 27, 2026

CalMatters en Español

California presenta su demanda número 100 contra Trump, esta vez por el caso del ICE en los juzgados

Los líderes de California quieren que los agentes de inmigración se mantengan alejados de los juzgados. Les preocupa que la aplicación de la ley impida que las personas testifiquen en juicios penales.

By Nigel Duara • October 16, 2026

Justice

California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses

California leaders want immigration agents to stay away from courthouses. They worry enforcement will prevent people from testifying in criminal trials.

By Nigel Duara • October 15, 2026

Newsletters

‘High-ranking’ officer illegally snooped on officials with California police network

A whistleblower pointed state investigators to an unnamed, high-ranking law enforcement officer who was using California’s statewide law enforcement telecommunication network to find the home addresses and vehicle information of a deputy district attorney, a county supervisor and six of his employees. The officer’s illegal use of the network was among the findings in a […]

By Nigel Duara • October 2, 2026

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