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California can end the double-punishment of immigrants who’ve served their time

by Guest Commentary September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

AB 937 would ensure that immigrants who serve their sentences, are ordered released aren’t transferred to ICE detention.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, flanked by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, left, and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, right, applauds during his first State of the State address at the Capitol on Feb. 12, 2019. The three leaders announced a budget deal. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Five things to know about Newsom’s budget deal with Legislature

by Laurel Rosenhall, Sameea Kamal and Manuela Tobias June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

A physician's assistant listens to a patient's heartbeat at a clinic in Bieber, California on July 23, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Medi-Cal expansion: Some barriers for low-income residents removed

by Ana B. Ibarra June 22, 2021June 29, 2021

If passed, the Legislature's plan would allocate $550 million to offer food assistance to all Californians, regardless of immigration status as part of Newsom's spending plan. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

California Divide

Advocates hope for expanded immigrant aid in final budget

by Jacqueline Garcia June 8, 2021June 9, 2021

Sen. Alex Padilla speaks during a confirmation hearing for Xavier Becerra to be Secretary of Health and Human Services before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Feb. 23, 2021 in Washington. Photo by Sarah Silbiger, Pool via AP

California State of Mind

Podcast: Alex Padilla says time is right for immigration bill

by Nigel Duara May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

A lone woman with a suitcase walks on an empty street. California's population is projected to shrink.

California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus

by Ben Christopher May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

California loses congressional seat for first time

by Ben Christopher April 26, 2021May 6, 2021

Reader Reactions

Health coverage for undocumented would be good policy

by Guest Commentary April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California sheriffs are feeling the heat

by Dan Walters April 4, 2021April 4, 2021

Assemblymember Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference announcing his nomination as the new Attorney General at International Hotel Manilatown center in San Francisco on March 24, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom’s AG pick = new criminal justice approach

by Emily Hoeven March 25, 2021March 25, 2021