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A protester holds up a sign that says ‘stop killing us’ during a demonstration May 29, 2020 Downtown Oakland. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Affirmative action, reparations coming to CA?

by Emily Hoeven June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

George Floyd killing could spark policy changes in California. What you need to know about the California National Guard.

Charter advocates rally outside the offices of the California Teachers Association on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, as state lawmakers consider union-backed bills to dramatically curb charter schools. Photo for CALmatters by Dan Morain

California opinions on charter schools are divided—and more complex than portrayed

by Ricardo Cano April 24, 2019June 23, 2020

A divide between the fortunes of California's haves and have-nots has fueled more than a decade's worth of economic anxiety, reflected again in a new poll. File photo of Oakland inequality protest by Brian Sims via Creative Commons.

Poll: Despite surging economy, Californians anxious about future and want change

by Ben Christopher December 12, 2018June 23, 2020

My turn: Unfinished business on water

by Guest Commentary August 6, 2018