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California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Could crime surge push Newsom recall?

by Dan Walters July 25, 2021July 21, 2021

California is seeing a surge of crime, particularly homicides, and advocates of recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom want to make it an issue.

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California gun laws headed for legal showdown

by Dan Walters June 8, 2021June 11, 2021

Two people hug near the scene of a mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose on May, 26, 2021. An employee opened fire Wednesday killing eight people before taking his own life. Photo by Randy Vazquez, Bay Area News Group

Public safety debate reignites

by Emily Hoeven May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

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Gun violence researchers need data to find solutions

by Guest Commentary April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

A woman takes photos of the Alameda Theater marquee in Alameda, Calif., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Seven Bay Area counties ordered shelter-in-place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Chavez, Bay Area News Group

California likely closed through April

by Emily Hoeven March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

People wait in line to check in at the DMV in Riverside on Friday, March 8, 2019. Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG

Real challenges ahead for Real ID

by Emily Hoeven March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Mental illness, PG&E’s settlement, gun ownership, and fallout from carmakers’ deal with Trump

by Dan Morain December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Disaster Days: How megafires, guns and other 21st century crises are disrupting California schools

by Ricardo Cano September 16, 2019September 17, 2020

Super-surge pricing, 2020 politics, Newsom’s second thoughts, and a public servant calls it a career

by Dan Morain August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Newsom strikes a car deal, as California goes its own way

by Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey July 26, 2019July 26, 2019