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California is revisiting whether to restore affirmative action policies for public schools and universities, as well as state jobs and contracts. Image via iStock

Is now the time to bring back affirmative action in California?

by Ben Christopher June 3, 2020August 12, 2020

Amid the nationwide debate about race and justice, the latest attempt to repeal California’s ban on affirmative action programs.

The developer bonus tucked into the school bond on your ballot

by Matt Levin February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Hands making thumbs up and thumbs down signals.

Fact check: Do Californians really cool on ballot measures as the election approaches?

by Ben Christopher October 16, 2019March 3, 2020

Newsom vents on blackouts as PG&E begins restoring power, Becerra’s privacy rules, and an idea for homeless courts

by Dan Morain and Ben Christopher October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

Californians may get to vote on expanded privacy rights

by Dan Morain September 24, 2019September 25, 2019

Bluer than blue: Are California Democrats ready to exploit a possible lopsided primary turnout?

by Ben Christopher August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

A fight may be coming over whether to tax commercial and residential properties differently.

Economy, Education, Election 2018, Housing

Prop. 13 could be partly undone in 2020—here’s what you should know

by Matt Levin August 14, 2018June 23, 2020

Voter registration paraphernalia

Election 2018, Politics

Quick Takes: A dozen things we learned from California’s primary

by CalMattersJune 6, 2018June 23, 2020

California Legislature, Election 2018, Politics

Lead paint makers balk at huge bill for toxic cleanup—instead they want you to pick up the tab

by Laurel Rosenhall May 9, 2018June 23, 2020

Election 2018, Politics

Facebook to stop spending money against California privacy measure

by Laurel Rosenhall April 11, 2018June 23, 2020