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Evidence of racial bias in jury selection led Alameda County to review dozens of death penalty cases. A new district attorney is withdrawing from that effort.

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would pause updates to state housing standards. Is the building code to blame for California's housing crisis?

The California environmental law known as CEQA can be used to block construction in developed areas. Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting changes to encourage more housing.

To save more than $5 billion, the California governor wants to shut down new enrollment for adults who lack legal status and charge premiums. The Legislature has resisted such changes.

The San Jose Evergreen Community College District offers a course at a local middle school, and plans to offer more in the future. The college faculty union worries that the students are too young.

Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.

A bill by Assemblymember Lori Wilson could help finally break the Highway 37 gridlock despite worries about harming endangered species.

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.

After reading a CalMatters article, two people were able to reconnect with their homeless relatives. Here’s what happened next.

Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.