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Misusing taxpayers’ money for campaigns

by Dan Walters October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Local California officials routinely and illegally misuse taxpayer funds for political campaigns and only one agency tries to stop it.

A birthday cake alongside a ballot box. CalMatters' video playlist allows voters to get up-to-speed on the dozen propositions on the November ballot in no time flat. Illustration by Rita Liu

California 2020 props explained in 1-minute videos

by Byrhonda Lyons October 2, 2020October 6, 2020

criminal justice

Referendum on SB 10: Vote ‘Yes’ to replace an oppressive system based on money

by Guest Commentary July 29, 2020July 27, 2020

All the James Bonds are on display in Madame Tussaud's in Berlin, Germany — but our video will take the mystery out of the bonds on your California ballot. Photo by: Britta Pedersen/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Bonds demystified: Watch what a bond measure is, in under 2 minutes

by Byrhonda Lyons and Judy Lin February 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Photo courtesy: Library of Congress

California Dream, Election 2018, Politics

Here’s whom to thank—or blame—for California’s version of direct democracy

by Meghan McCarty Carino, KPCC October 30, 2018June 23, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democratic lawmakers are at odds over a budget compromise. Photo by Jeff Turner

California Legislature, Election 2018, Politics

Special interests win as lawmakers cut last-minute deals to pull initiatives off your ballot

by Laurel Rosenhall June 29, 2018June 23, 2020

Woman confronting lengthy ballot. Illustration by Dan Hubig for CALmatters

Election 2018, Politics

Brace yourself, Californians: Here are the 12 ballot measures you get to decide in November

by Ben Christopher June 28, 2018June 23, 2020