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The number of people in California hospitals testing positive for the novel coronavirus is soaring. Photo via iStock

Restrictions ramp up as California coronavirus hospitalizations soar to new heights

by Emily Hoeven November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Starting today, millions of Californians will be subject to new stay-at-home orders amid a third wave of COVID-19 infections that has hospitalized a record number of residents. Under Los Angeles County’s new stay-at-home order — which lasts through Dec. 20 — almost all gatherings are banned, and retail stores must further limit capacity. Santa Clara […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom visits a new, 134,000 sq. foot COVID-19 testing facility on Oct. 30 in Valencia. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo/Pool

How risky was that Napa party Gavin Newsom attended?

by James Bikales November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

The exclusive French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley, where California Gov. Gavin Newsom and representatives of the California Medical Association dined at a birthday party for lobbyist Jason Kinney — despite telling the public to avoid such gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by K Tao via Flickr

Unmasked: Doctors’ association execs joined Newsom at lobbyist’s birthday bash

by Laurel Rosenhall November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

French Laundry flap spotlights Capitol insiders

by Dan Walters November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

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

by Dan Morain December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

California’s lobbying boom, new firefighting tools, and the recycling crisis

by Dan Morain and Barbara Harvey August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

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Football takes a knee, private prisons fade, a lobby firm ascends

by Dan Morain February 1, 2019

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California’s economy, Newsom’s circle and a water vote

by Dan Morain December 13, 2018

Jason Kinney, center, greets state officials and staffers near the Capitol in Sacramento on the first day of the 2019 Legislative session. Photo for CALmatters by Byrhonda Lyons.

As the revolving door turns, a Capitol fixer is poised to ascend with Gavin Newsom—and legal weed

by Laurel Rosenhall December 12, 2018June 23, 2020

Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham lost to Democrat Josh Harder in California's Congressional District 10.

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A wrenching fire toll, and bad news for California Republicans

by Dan Morain November 14, 2018July 8, 2019