California Legislature

With millions of vaccine holdouts, the state is holding off on tough measures — for now. But if events and ads aren’t enough, how far will legislators go?

A comprehensive health information exchange is an essential infrastructure that would improve patient care across California.

Rather than a wealth tax, we should build on these successful strategies that create jobs and support working families.

Los tiroteos de Atlanta y otros ataques recientes contra estadounidenses de origen asiático han llevado a los legisladores estatales a resucitar proyectos de ley anteriores, pero siguen existiendo obstáculos para documentar y enjuiciar los delitos de odio.

Lea este artículo en español. Faced with a looming recall threat, Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Assemblymember Rob Bonta Wednesday as California’s next attorney general, handing one of the state’s most powerful offices to a trusted political ally who will make history as the first Filipino American to hold the position.  “This is an incredibly important office […]

The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.

In his State of the State speech, Gov. Newsom declares that pandemic is nearly over and reaches out to key recall voters.

As California's governor delivered his annual address — this time from Dodger Stadium — the CalMatters reporting team offered the following corrections, clarifications and context.

As the state reshuffles vaccine distribution and reopening rules, lawmakers green-light a hard-fought plan to bring students back into schools. What does it all mean for economic recovery?

California’s top education official keeps a low profile as millions of students remain home.