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Trump headed to California as wildfires rage

President Donald Trump will visit California today for a wildfire briefing with Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials, just a few days after Newsom declared “a climate damn emergency” and slammed the federal government for its rollback of certain environmental protections. The visit marks the latest iteration of Newsom and Trump’s back-and-forth on wildfires. Last […]

By Emily Hoeven • September 14, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Elección 2020: Preguntas frequencias

Read our voter guide in English. Lo que necesitas saber sobre las votaciones Fechas importantes: 19 de octubre: Último día para registrarse en línea para votar.  27 de octubre: Último día para solicitar una boleta de voto por correo si no la obtuviste automáticamente. 3 de noviembre: Último día para votar por correo o en […]

By CalMatters Staff • September 10, 2020

WhatMatters

‘We are in uncharted territory’: High winds spreading already-historic fires

Never has so much of California burned. And as powerful winds continue to blast the state, the likelihood of historic fires metastasizing and others exploding looms large for overworked firefighters and exhausted residents. In Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds could push the Bobcat fire toward homes in foothill communities. The fire, which is currently […]

By Emily Hoeven • September 9, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Comentario: La Legislatura deja mucho trabajo por hacer

La Legislatura de California dejó mucho por hacer cuando cerró sus actividades del año, exponiendo las debilidades del estado.

By Dan Walters • September 1, 2020

WhatMatters

Inside Newsom’s tumultuous DNC appearance

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, August 21. From prime time to Santa Cruz forest Gov. Gavin Newsom was set to make the biggest appearance of his political career Thursday night — but things didn’t go as planned. Newsom backed out of his prime-time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday morning, citing the need […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 21, 2020

Elections

At Dem convention, California Bernie delegates given virtually no chance to cause a ruckus

Delegates can't unfurl a banner, stage a walkout or heckle a speaker from the isolation of their living room couch.

By Ben Christopher • August 19, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Lo que sabe California sobre Kamala Harris

Lo que la mayoría de los estadounidenses están comenzando a aprender sobre la senadora de California, ya lo hemos visto aquí durante décadas. Aquí hay ocho formas en que California dio forma a Kamala Harris y cómo Harris ha formado a California.

By Ben Christopher • August 12, 2020

WhatMatters

Who will Newsom pick for Harris’ Senate seat?

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, August 12. Let the lobbying begin Joe Biden chose California Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate Tuesday, putting the Golden State on the national ticket for the first time in nearly 40 years and launching yet another game of political musical chairs — this time in the hands […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 12, 2020

Politics

Newsom’s pick? Here’s who might fill Kamala Harris’ Senate seat

Now that Kamala Harris is vice president-elect, California's governor will decide who replaces her. Let the lobbying kick into high gear.

By Ben Christopher • August 11, 2020

WhatMatters

Will Kamala Harris be the next VP?

California Sen. Kamala Harris is emerging as the top contender for Joe Biden's vice president amid protests over police brutality and racism in America.

By Emily Hoeven • June 12, 2020