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California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks at a press event in San Francisco on Sept. 21, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

California Attorney General Rob Bonta goes after the NFL, and tobacco

by Lynn La May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

As California’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Rob Bonta has plenty of leeway for his to-do list. This week, he’s using his powers widely on some hot-button issues. NFL sexual harassment: Saying that no company is too big or powerful to be “above the law” Bonta announced a joint investigation on Thursday with New […]

Kenneth Pritchett edits video at his home in Sacramento on March 31, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Police videos don’t always tell the whole story

by Lynn La April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

Universities can’t yank financial aid from students who get private scholarships, new law says

by Alyssa Story November 2, 2022November 1, 2022

The University of California Office of the President offices in downtown Oakland on May 19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Higher Education

UC system takes another step toward keeping students debt-free

by Mikhail Zinshteyn May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Erica Wood is photographed in her car near her home in San Diego on Feb. 6, 2021. Wood owns a small mobile piercing business but has been able to work due to COVID-19 restrictions. While struggling with unemployment benefit, she took out a title loan on her car and is now in debt as a result. Photo by Peggy Peattie for CalMatters

California Divide

Why personal debt looks healthy despite worst year for jobs

by Laurence Du Sault and Jackie Botts February 16, 2021April 19, 2023

Reader Reactions

Another argument in favor of student debt forgiveness

by Guest Commentary February 10, 2021February 9, 2021

Commentary, Education, Higher Education

Students need Pell Grants to double

by Guest Commentary January 22, 2021April 19, 2023

Biden’s debt forgiveness plan would help millions of California students

by Mikhail Zinshteyn January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Elections, Politics

My vote wasn’t going to affect the outcome

by Freddy Brewster December 14, 2020December 14, 2020