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Facing a dozen ballot measures on their November ballot, voters will be asked to decide the fate of hot issues from taxes to rent control, bail to privacy, and more. Photo via iStock

Props to you, Californians: A preview of what’s on your November ballot

by Ben Christopher June 29, 2020July 7, 2020

California voters will directly decide the fate of 12 ballot propositions on their November ballot — from taxes to rent control, bail to privacy, and more.

New California laws 2020

New Year, new laws: Our video playlist will get you up-to-speed on 11 key 2020 laws in a minute

by Byrhonda Lyons December 31, 2019January 2, 2020

California's rent caps and just cause protections begin on January 1, 2020. This is photo of a flyer explaining the new law. Photo by Anne Wernikoff of CalMatters.

Watch new 2020 law #9: California to cap rent hikes for millions of tenants

by Byrhonda Lyons and Matt Levin December 29, 2019December 31, 2019

Evictions in L.A. County: It’s become a humanitarian crisis, advocates say

by Jorge Macías December 9, 2019February 27, 2020

What cities are in fiscal distress, a nonprofit faces allegations of gang infiltration, and black market vapes

by Dan Morain October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Alex Espinoza stands outside of his unit at Canal Farm Gardens with his 10-month-old son. He's been renting this apartment for more than five years, but following an eviction notice, will be forced to leave — shortly before a new state law kicks in to expand tenant protections. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Ahead of renter protection law, reports of an eviction rush

by Matt Levin October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Mill Valley, in Marin County. The affluent Northern California suburb has fiercely resisted state housing interventions. Photo by Frank Schulenburg via Wiki Commons.

Podcast: The case for local control over housing

by Matt Levin October 18, 2019October 19, 2019

Hands making thumbs up and thumbs down signals.

Fact check: Do Californians really cool on ballot measures as the election approaches?

by Ben Christopher October 16, 2019March 3, 2020

Newsom wanted to go bold on housing. Have he and lawmakers delivered so far?

by Matt Levin September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

Gimme Shelter talks Trump, Newsom and NIMBYs

by Ben Christopher September 18, 2019September 18, 2019