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Governor Gavin Newsom stands on the field before a news conference at Petco Park on Feb. 8, 2021. Tonight, Gov. Newsom will give the State of the State address at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Photo by Sandy Huffaker, The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP/Pool

Newsom in campaign mode as he delivers pivotal speech on the pandemic

by Laurel Rosenhall March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Live from Dodger Stadium, California’s governor is expected to highlight progress on coronavirus as he unofficially launches his campaign against recall.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra speaks at a news conference Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Sacramento. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Who is Xavier Becerra? What his California record reveals about Biden’s top health pick

by Ben Christopher February 22, 2021February 23, 2021

Members of the California Nurses Association and supporters rally at the State Capitol calling for a single-payer health plan on June 28, 2017, in Sacramento. When running for governor in 2018, Gavin Newsom vowed to implement single payer healthcare and the pressure is mounting to make good on that promise. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

The squeeze is on: Amid recall threat, Newsom faces single-payer dilemma

by Ben Christopher February 19, 2021February 20, 2021

A protester wears a surgical mask with ‘I can’t breathe’ written on the front as an organizer asks demonstrators to put their hands up on 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

How California protests are making history

by Emily Hoeven June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

A health care rally at California's Capitol. AP Photo by Rich Pedroncelli

In California, medical care means big money — and big politics

by Dan Walters December 10, 2019December 6, 2019

Delegates at the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco snap selfies with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's once again seeking the party's nomination for president. Photo by Elizabeth Castillo for CALmatters

Election 2020, Politics

California Democrats loudly lean left—but quietly make a safe choice

by Ben Christopher June 2, 2019June 23, 2020

Single-payer health care isn't in California's immediate future, but Gov. Newsom is pursuing less ambitious tactics to get health coverage for more people. Here, a doctor consults wit her patient.

Newsom’s move: Not yet health care for all, but health care for more

by Elizabeth Aguilera January 25, 2019June 23, 2020

image of doctor explaining couple in hospital

State explores how to counteract end of Obamacare mandate‚ or risk a million more Californians without health insurance

by Elizabeth Aguilera December 7, 2018June 23, 2020

Economy, Education, Health, Higher Education, Housing, Justice, K-12 Education

As Gavin Newsom becomes governor, how he could shape California’s future—issue by issue

by CalMatters November 6, 2018June 23, 2020