California ride-hailing drivers could get back pay
The state Labor Commissioner sues to help ride-hailing drivers with wage theft that happened before Proposition 22 took ...
Opinion
Harris vs. Trump competition tests California’s image among swing state voters
Former President hopes bashing California for its sins will help him win voters in key states who hold dark thoughts about this state.
California ballot measure promises ‘mass treatment’ for drug crimes. Can counties provide it?
Prop. 36 on California's 2024 election ballot would send repeat drug offenders to treatment. Some counties say they don't have capacity for the change.
Opinion
Many California workers can’t ask for better pay. Prop. 32 lets voters speak for them
Proposition 32, a proposed $18 minimum wage on the California ballot, has the potential to change lives in working-class communities.
Opinion
Why raising the minimum wage won’t make California more affordable
The minimum wage hike under Proposition 32 will hurt California businesses and fail to improve affordability, a Sacramento retailer argues.
Inland Empire has high number of jail deaths
Inland Empire inmates make up 19% of those who die in custody. The most dangerous period for inmates is before they get through trial.
Abortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about it
Democratic candidates in key legislative races say abortion rights should be a major California election issue.
Opinion
California has seen too many debacles. Prolonged school closures may be the worst
California’s educational achievement crisis is negatively impacting the futures of millions of kids and the state’s economy.
‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark
A CalMatters analysis shows delays in enforcing campaign finance laws at the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Labor advocates say Newsom’s gas prices bill risks safety. He disagreed
As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.
Newsom declares victory over Big Oil
Gov. Newsom blasts the oil industry as polluters and price gougers as he signs a bill to limit spikes in California gas ...
This California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfire
Prop. 35 on California's 2024 ballot would lock in revenue for Medi-Cal payments. Some critics worry it jeopardizes federal ...