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Gov. Newsom and legislators have lots of money to spend, few strings attached

by Ben Christopher March 24, 2021March 23, 2021

The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.

Newsom calls textbooks “racket,” proposes money to create free ones

by Mikhail Zinshteyn January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

California’s $26B surplus raises tough choices

by Emily Hoeven November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

A close race for Prop. 15

by Emily Hoeven October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

A heavy burden: Should dialysis rules be up to voters?

by Ana B. Ibarra October 14, 2020October 16, 2020

Fire smolders under high voltage towers in Pulga, Calif., November 9, 2018

PG&E under investigation for deadly Shasta County fire

by Emily Hoeven October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

The coronavirus has played havoc with California's economy, state Democrats to consider exploiting a loophole to expand jobless benefits. Image via iStockmage via iStock

If feds let jobless benefits drop, California Dems may “backdoor borrow” to extend them

by Ben Christopher July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

A calendar indicates that California's property tax payments are still due by April 10, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Image by iStock with alternations by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Taxes

A coronavirus property tax delay? Californians shouldn’t count on it

by Ben Christopher April 1, 2020April 1, 2020