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Abortion rights and COVID-related bills advance in the California Legislature despite loud protests in opposition.

CalMatters has launched an election guide with everything you need to know about California voting for the June 7 primary.

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Today, as millions of Californians rush to file their tax returns and apply for tax credits, state lawmakers are returning to Sacramento from an 11-day spring recess — and preparing to resume negotiations over […]

California's possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students was significantly scaled back and then postponed until at least July 2023.

The ripple effects of Proposition 22 are still reverberating in California labor politics — and could rear up in this year's election.

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

For the first time since the start of the century, fewer than 6 million kids are attending California public schools.

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Good morning, California. It’s Monday, April 11. This is political reporter Ben Christopher filling in for Emily Hoeven, who will be back with you Tuesday. Timing is everything. Since the early months of the […]

California lawmakers are calling for urgent action on gas tax relief and crime, but it may take a while to see meaningful progress.

Vaccine bills, including one to pull state funding from law agencies that oppose public health orders, are facing headwinds.