Election 2024

School officials in California communities with fewer resources and greater campus infrastructure needs are reluctantly embracing Proposition 2 on the November ballot. As written, the measure favors richer districts, but the needs are too great for district leaders to oppose it.

In their only TV face-off before Election Day, U.S. Senate contenders Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff also tussle over immigration and other issues.

A California ballot measure would dedicate tax revenue to pay doctors more if they see low-income patients with Medi-Cal insurance. Its critics worry the plan could run afoul of the federal government.

Voters will decide 10 California propositions on the November ballot, on issues including crime, health care and rent control.

CalMatters election events sparked lively discussions in San Fernando, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino.

Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.

Los Angeles voters will consider three ballot measures this fall that will bring notable reforms to their city and county governments, including how they represent constituents. So why is Los Angeles is not abuzz at the prospect of change? 

CalMatters’s visited high schools and colleges in Stockton, Sacramento, and Fresno, to dig into ballot propositions with students.

Under then-President Donald Trump a popular federal income tax deduction was capped at $10,000 a year, costing Californians thousands of dollars. Now he's ready to cut the cap.

A new report on the success of California's "second chance" programs at discouraging felons from reoffending after Proposition 47 relies on diluted data.