CalMatters analysis of campaign finance contributors helped uncover some of the major influences behind the propositions on Californians’ ballots this year.
Posted inElections
California voters reject Prop. 40 billionaire tax
Billionaires spent $378 million to defeat Prop. 40, exposing a rift among California Democrats on taxing the rich.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Los Ángeles tuvo su peor año de mosquitos en esta década. El fenómeno de El Niño podría empeorar aún más la situación
California está registrando el mayor nivel de actividad del virus del Nilo Occidental en cinco años. El próximo año podría ser peor.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
‘Un dolor desgarrador’: Familiares de las víctimas indignados por la decisión de Newsom de conmutar penas de muerte en California
Las familias de las víctimas de presos condenados a muerte reaccionan ante la decisión del gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, de conmutar sus sentencias por cadena perpetua.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Gavin Newsom busca vaciar el corredor de la muerte y conmuta las sentencias de cientos de presos
El gobernador Gavin Newsom conmutó las sentencias de muerte de 548 presos estatales, afirmando que “el asesinato sancionado por el Estado es incompatible con los valores de California”. Los defensores de los derechos de las víctimas criticaron su decisión.
Posted inHealth
L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse
California is seeing the highest level of West Nile Virus activity in five years. Next year could be worse.
Posted inPolitics
After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol
New tech-backed super PACs spent tens of millions of dollars boosting some Democrats over their more progressive opponents. Almost all of their favored candidates won their contests, despite voters’ broad distrust of AI and billionaires.
Posted inPolitics
CalMatters sues Shasta County over its refusal to disclose federal subpoena related to election ballots
Shasta County has refused to release a subpoena it allegedly received regarding June 2026 election results. CalMatters is suing to obtain a copy of the document.
Posted inCommentary
Olympics transit overhaul needs to support working Angelenos, not just tourists
The influx of infrastructure to prepare for the 2028 Olympics shouldn’t just allow more people to reach L.A. It should give the city’s essential workers reliable, safe transportation.
Posted inJustice
‘Soul-hurting pain’: Victims’ families enraged at Newsom’s death row decision
Families of those killed by death row inmates react to California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuting their sentences to life in prison.