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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, identifiable by a patch on their uniform, stands near an open van door, observing a group of people approaching. The scene is outdoors in a rural area with dry, rugged terrain and sparse vegetation. The individuals walking towards the van carry personal belongings and appear to be guided or escorted by the officer.

Elections

Trump’s deportation plan brings fear and sadness at California’s border

The president-elect’s border policies could hit trade, privacy, and immigrant families living in California.

By

Wendy Fry

• November 7, 2024

Beverly Hills City Hall, on April 16, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

Politics

Attorney general slams Beverly Hills for ‘illegally interfering’ with abortion clinic

In a settlement with Attorney General Rob Bonta, the city agrees to train employees on abortion access laws. But city officials deny any wrongdoing in how they handled permits for a third-trimester clinic.

By

Alexei Koseff

• October 31, 2024

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Elections

‘Steam engine’ or cautionary tale? Experts weigh in on AI role in California elections

At its 50th anniversary event, the state’s campaign finance watchdog looks to the future with a discussion on artificial intelligence. Attorney General Rob Bonta warns AI companies about state laws against voter deception.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• September 11, 2024

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Inside the Newsroom

Second Emmy win powered by CalMatters reporting, CBS partnership

CalMatters has won a Northern California Emmy award for the second year in a row, with videos produced in partnership with Julie Watts of CBS Sacramento.

By

Sonya Quick

• June 17, 2024

A Beverly Hills City Council Meeting at Beverly Hills City Hall on April 16, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

Politics

An abortion fight in Beverly Hills exposes the limits of California’s ‘reproductive freedom’

A proposed clinic that would have performed later abortions was blocked from opening in Beverly Hills. As Gov. Newsom focuses on access for Arizona women, officials are overlooking barriers for providers in California.

By

Alexei Koseff

• April 29, 2024

A security guard stands by the front entrance of a luxury retail storefront in downtown San Francisco on April 15, 2024. Retail theft has plagued the area, and numerous storefronts sit vacant. Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters

Politics

California officials debate Prop. 47 changes to curb crime. On the street, the answer isn’t that simple.

How do you stop retail theft? For local and state elected officials, it’s a question of changing Proposition 47. Ask business owners and residents in Oakland and San Francisco, and the answer is much more nuanced.

By

Yue Stella Yu

• April 24, 2024

Supporters of transgender rights gathered at the Capitol during a press conference on March 17, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

K-12 Education

Judge rejects changing the name of California’s trans youth ballot measure

Supporters of a California trans youth ballot measure wanted to change the name assigned by the attorney general, but a judge said no.

By

Carolyn Jones

• April 22, 2024

Commentary

Will Attorney General Rob Bonta jump into the 2026 race for California governor?

A handful of Democratic politicians are already running for governor of California in 2026. Attorney General Rob Bonta is acting as if he might jump in. But so far there are no Latinos or Republicans in the mix.

By

Dan Walters

• April 18, 2024

Elections

California sues Huntington Beach to stop voter ID requirement

Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley jointly sue the city over its new voting requirement. Local voters approved the city charter change in March.

By

Alexei Koseff

• April 15, 2024

Technology

Californians get hacked all the time. The state’s top cybersecurity job is vacant

Gov. Newsom has yet to appoint a commander who is tasked with informing businesses and governments of cybersecurity threats.

By

Khari Johnson

• April 11, 2024