CalMatters Events
CalMatters events promote nonpartisan civic engagement and build awareness of important issues, politics and policies that shape California’s future.
In Person, SoCal Series
Where Are Riverside County's Ballots and How Secure Are Its Elections?
September 24, 2026 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Cheech, 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Join us for a conversation about election security in California. The discussion will explore the safeguards protecting our elections, proposed voting changes, including the federal SAVE Act and Proposition 39, and what CalMatters’ investigation into the seizure of mail ballots in Riverside County reveals about those protections. We’ll close with a look at the CalMatters Voter Guide.
Hybrid, CalMatters Live
Can California Fix Its Insurance Crisis? The Candidates Weigh In
October 08, 2026 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
UC Student and Policy Center, 1115 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Californians have a big decision to make in this election: choosing the next insurance commissioner. Sen. Ben Allen and Jane Kim talk about their plans to address the state’s massive insurance market and the many challenges it faces amid growing climate-driven risks, such as wildfires.
In Person
VotingMatters (Sept. 15 through Nov. 3)
September 15, 2026 12:00 am - November 03, 2026 12:00 am
CalMatters is bringing its 2026 Voter Guide to life at more than 35 free, in-person events across California ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Here’s the full schedule — and how to host your own.