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Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom: “We can change the future”

by Emily Hoeven March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

Newsom tackles coronavirus pandemic as fallout spreads. Another federal investigation targets a local government. Census invitations are on the way.

Regents consider raising tuition + Legislators mull cutting cannabis tax + A threat to Medi-Cal

by Dan Morain January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Lawmakers get to it as tight — and politically awkward — deadlines loom

by Laurel Rosenhall January 7, 2020January 6, 2020

Newsletters, WhatMatters

School test scores, #MeToo laws and CURES

by Dan Morain October 3, 2018

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Beach access, Brown’s court and an endorsement goes away

by Dan Morain October 2, 2018July 8, 2019

A report on California school policy finds the state lags in student achievement, and prescribes a much bigger investment in preschool.

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Universal preschool, Hollister Ranch access

by Dan Morain September 19, 2018