WhatMatters
Proposition 187, and the transformation of California politics
How Prop. 187 changed California politics. GOP voter registration has plummeted. Sanctuary law stirs backlash in wake of shooting death of officer.
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WhatMatters
What a state under siege can do + Trump thanks Toyota and GM for taking his side in his clean air fight against California
California searches for solutions to wildfire crisis. Trump praises automakers for siding with him. Birth rate falling in every county.
WhatMatters
GM, Toyota, Chrysler side with Trump in clean air fight against California
GM, Toyota join forces with Trump in emissions fight. Desalination proposal draws backlash in Monterey County. Race is on to fill Katie Hill's seat.
WhatMatters
Feds’ water proposal faces an obstacle named Trump, state’s new anti-vaping ads
Fed proposal aims to increase water deliveries to Central Valley. State debuts anti-vaping ads. Lawsuit targets U.S. Postal Service over knock-off cigarettes.
Elections
Conservatives clap back against California in court — twice
A judge blocks a state law requiring presidential hopefuls to disclose taxes, and conservatives sue again, claiming the state may allow "illegal votes."
WhatMatters
Senator slams Facebook, ethnic studies stalls, what’s in store for PG&E customers, and spreading California-style democracy
Senator slams Facebook over shoving video by anti-vaxxer. Ethnic studies bill is delayed. PG&E wants to charge ratepayers more.
Elections
State’s top elections chief plans to take “California model” national
For advocates of expanded voting rights, California is the gold standard. Now Secretary of State Alex Padilla is evangelizing the state's approach — and hoping to shake up elections in other states in 2020.
Commentary
Proposition 187’s real impact: A generation that will never forget
To a 6-year-old child considering Proposition 187 of 1994, the question was simple: How could a government deny a human being the right to an education or health care just because they didn’t have proper documentation to live in this country?
Commentary
What if Dianne Feinstein steps down before her term ends?
Feinstein’s senior senator moment brought back speculation that she may decide to step down before her current term ends in 2024, when she will be 91 years old. That would allow Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint her successor. So who would he pick?
Newsletters
Bauman’s exit, PG&E’s finances and fires give way to mudslides
How to think about Eric Bauman's resignation, wildfires give way to mudslides and floods across California, what happens if PG&E goes bankrupt, how blue this state is, Paul Ryan vs. Alex Padilla on California elections and the CALmatters quiz.