LA feud is a prime example of the constant clashes between California cities and counties
CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
California has big plans for improving mental health. Medicaid cuts could upend them
Potential cuts to Medicaid have Californians bracing for changes that could weaken recent gains in mental health care and addiction treatment.
Mon, Apr 7, 2025 11:14 am
Trump’s tariffs may hurt CA’s budget
With a state budget that’s partially dependent on the income tax generated from stocks, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is not surprised that California’s budget could take a hit from the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Here’s more from CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff: H.D. Palmer, the spokesperson for Newsom’s Department of Finance, said the […]
Mon, Apr 7, 2025 6:00 am
Canadians pull back on travel to California because of Trump: ‘I will miss the desert’
Canada has been the No. 2 source of international travel to California, but there are already signs that point to a change.
Mon, Apr 7, 2025 5:35 am
How a few Southern California politicians use public safety rhetoric to attack state’s sanctuary law
Elected leaders in San Diego County and other parts of Southern California uniformly use public safety rhetoric to attack the state's sanctuary law protecting immigrants from overzealous federal enforcement.
Mon, Apr 7, 2025 5:30 am
Can California vets claw back another cat declawing ban? Lawmakers are trying
Five different measures to ban claw declawing surgery have died in the Legislature since 2018. Lawmakers are trying again this year, despite lobbying by state veterinarians.
Mon, Apr 7, 2025 5:30 am
Is your California career college or training program legit? Check its license or violations
Use CalMatters’ lookup tool to see if a career college or training program is licensed or has faced disciplinary actions.
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 6:00 am
Newsom lays out plan for CA career education
More than a year after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to develop the initiative, the governor on Wednesday unveiled full details of his Master Plan for Career Education, reports CalMatters’ Adam Echelman. The plan lays out the state’s approach to job training and education programs, but critics have said the proposals are unclear. […]
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 6:00 am
How we’re helping students spot violations at California career colleges
It’s hard to find the disciplinary history of for-profit colleges regulated by California. CalMatters is making it easier.
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 6:00 am
Fight over phonics: Will California require the ‘science of reading’ in schools?
Nearly 60% of third graders aren’t reading at grade level. A new bill would require schools to use a phonics-based approach to teach students
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 5:30 amStay informed.
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