Supporters say California desperately needs money to fund housing construction and make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis. Critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
Posted inPolitics
Republicans are spending millions to oust a Democrat who won by 187 votes. Should he worry?
Rep. Adam Gray, a Democrat from Merced, won the closest House race in 2024 by just 187 votes. Now the GOP, which is hungry for a win in California, is spending millions to try and oust him.
Posted inPolitics
Big Tech and Big Business are spending millions to block progressives on the California ballot
Voters in these nine legislative districts are weighing in on particularly competitive races, made even more competitive by the flood of outside money pouring in to sway public opinion.
Posted inHealth
California falls short on Medi-Cal fraud, state report says
The state has not investigated 26,000 of its 28,000 highest-risk Medi-Cal providers, the report says. Health officials dispute it.
Posted inCommentary
People — not computers — should be deciding if my family can rent a home
Automated systems — algorithms and artificial intelligence — often sway rental company decisions, leaving rejected families with little recourse.
Posted inJustice
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.
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Trump sues California over allegations of noncitizens registering to vote
The Trump administration is demanding records from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties as it looks for instances of noncitizens voting.
Posted inEconomy
This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots
Stone Brewing’s Escondido site was one of many California breweries scheduled to close. Now, its original owners will revive it under a new name.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Información para los pacientes: Estos son los mejores consejos sobre cómo optar por no compartir tus datos
Aunque se les informa a los pacientes que pueden optar por no participar, los profesionales médicos a menudo no les dan instrucciones sobre cómo hacerlo. Para los pacientes interesados en optar por no participar, aquí les presento mis mejores consejos para comenzar.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
MyChart y un importante hospital me dijeron que podía optar por no compartir mis datos de salud. Pero no me lo pusieron fácil
Mi periplo incluyó un notario, un hospital que no respeta sus propias políticas y empleados que me dieron información errónea.