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A rally against the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis Police officers in Oakland on Jan. 29, 2023. Photo by Laure Andrillon, Reuters

Another police shooting, another haunting video

by Ben Christopher February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Last Friday, the Memphis Police Department released its videos of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, prompting an outpouring of protest, grief and commemoration across the country, including in California where Nichols spent much of his life. One day earlier — and initially receiving little public notice — Anthony Lowe Jr., a 36-year-old Black man […]

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Reform the recall process; make it honest

by Guest Commentary September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Gov Gavin Newsom walks toward the podium during a recall campaign event at the IBEW-NECA training center in San Leandro on Sept. 8, 2021. Gov. Newsom faces being recalled next week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

A do-or-die day for Gavin Newsom

by Emily Hoeven September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer declares victory in Los Angeles with Sen. Dianne Feinstein after beating Carly Fiorina in 2010. California had two female U.S. senators for more than a quarter century, but has never had a female governor. Photo by Krista Kennell, Sipa Press via AP Images

Why the recall election didn’t lead to California’s first female governor

by Sameea Kamal September 13, 2021October 22, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom supporters hold up signs urging voters to vote “no” on the recall ballot during a campaign event for the Governor at the IBEW-NECA training center in San Leandro on Sept. 8, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

The recall petition power is being abused

by Guest Commentary September 12, 2021September 10, 2021

Cynthia Rojas poses for a portrait with her kids, Nicolas and Shae, outside of their home in Culver City on Sept. 3, 2021. Rojas says she was not politically engaged until her kids' school shut down last year during the pandemic. "If Newsom stays it's going to be very emotional for me," Rojas said. "I'm going to really fear for my children's future." Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Are there enough ‘mad moms’ in California to recall Gov. Newsom from office?

by Laurel Rosenhall September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

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The replacement election in the recall is unnecessary; here’s why

by Guest Commentary September 1, 2021August 31, 2021

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Recall fact and fiction: What you need to know about the election fraud rumors you’re seeing

by Sameea Kamal August 31, 2021September 2, 2021

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder, speaks to his supporters during a rally in Norwalk, on July 13, 2021. Elder announced his bid as a recall candidate for governor of California. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Newsom vs. Elder standoff intensifies

by Emily Hoeven August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Alex Valdivia, a junior studying political science at UCLA, stands for a portrait on August 24, 2021. He became interested in politics during the pandemic and is now policy director at Project Superbloom, a PAC focused on training young people to run for the state Legislature in 2022. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

Are young voters the key to Gavin Newsom surviving the recall?

by Matthew Reagan August 30, 2021August 31, 2021