Politics
Democrats’ plan to raise pay for security guards would pressure employers into labor deals
California’s security guards earn low pay and have dangerous jobs. Legislative Democrats are pressuring companies to unionize.
Digital Democracy
Digital Democracy
Live Nation is supporting two California bills to lower prices. Can fans trust it?
Bruno Mars tickets running for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers' attention. They're advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
Politics
Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?
In a legal battle between Trump and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught in a fight between hostile Justice Departments?
Digital Democracy
A California lawmaker has a first-in-the-nation plan to boost child support payments
A California lawmaker wants to bring more families into the state's formal child support system, a move that advocates say could reduce child poverty.
Politics
California leaders lionized César Chávez. Now, they face a reckoning with his past
Leaders up and down California, many of whom were personally inspired by his life’s work, are grappling with multiple allegations of sexual assault by César Chávez.
Digital Democracy
Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions
Unions for California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions. It might reduce some pension-related payroll costs to the state.
Politics
These public documents are hidden from view. Two California lawmakers want to change that
The letters lobbyists submit to the Legislature are public documents, but they are hidden from view. Two California lawmakers want to change that
Digital Democracy
Newsom takes aim at veterans ‘claim sharks’ as he signs law banning fees for help with VA
Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.
Politics
California union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the office
The legislative proposal by the California union known as PECG would require state agencies to offer telework options “to the fullest extent possible” and mandate they disclose how much money they save by allowing remote work.
Inside the Newsroom
CalMatters’ visionary co-founder, Dave Lesher, retires
Dave Lesher turned CalMatters into one of California’s most influential newsrooms — and launched new tools to make your government transparent