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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:
How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 5:31 am
They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused
Police agencies — under scrutiny and worried about their own liability — increasingly won't respond to someone in a mental health crisis unless that person is committing a crime. So who will transport people in psychosis to get help? And who will keep those around them safe?
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 5:30 am
CA tenants, landlords, Democrats all fight over rent caps
One of the fiercest legislative fights of 2019 was over a bill limiting the amount that many California landlords can hike rent. Six years later, legislators were back at it again as the Assembly’s housing committee took up a bill Thursday, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Ash Kalra of San Jose, which would: If crowd size […]
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 6:00 am
How nepotism allegations and a peeing puppy set the stage for a Bay Area sheriff’s removal
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus won her election as a reformer. Three years later, she could become the first California sheriff to be removed from office by a board of supervisors.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 5:35 am
California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs
Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 5:30 am
Fraud in California community colleges triggers call for Trump investigation
Following CalMatters reporting, California’s Republican representatives are calling for the U.S. Department of Education and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate how California’s community colleges are handling financial aid fraud.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 5:30 am
As Harris ponders run for California governor, is she prepared for the daunting job?
California's future governor will have to deal with its housing shortage, homelessness, poverty, uncertain water supply, educational deficiencies and budget deficits.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 12:01 am
After Trump’s crackdown on DEI in schools, judge rules he can’t cut off funding
California receives $2.4 billion in federal Title I money for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs, among other grants.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025 2:40 pm
Biden let California get creative with Medicaid spending. Trump is signaling that may end
California uses Medicaid to pay for a range of nontraditional health care services, including housing. The Trump administration wants to scale back those programs.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025 11:53 amStay informed.
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