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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:
Why CARE Court has struggled to help homeless Californians most in need
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced CARE Court in 2022 in part as a way to bring people with serious mental illnesses off of California’s streets. But data from the state and counties, as well as interviews with service providers, CARE Court participants and their family members, highlight the ways in which the program is struggling to […]
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 6:00 am
“Siguen necesitando atención”: Por qué los trabajadores migrantes de California evitan las clínicas médicas
Por temor a compartir información confidencial, los trabajadores agrícolas de California comenzaron a evitar las clínicas médicas móviles tras la toma de posesión del presidente Trump. "Hay mucha desconfianza", declaró un médico del condado de Fresno.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 9:30 pm
California’s solution for senior health care hides in plain sight
PACE lets seniors stay out of nursing homes and still receive a variety of health and home services. Too few people know about it.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 9:30 pm
Why homeownership in California isn’t nearly the financial slam dunk it once was
For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 9:30 pm
What’s next for Medi-Cal? A former state health leader weighs in
‘What does the future look like?’: As California braces for Medicaid cuts, former health secretary to lead new commission in creating plan to protect care
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 5:05 am
California’s very odd election year starts with Republicans possibly leading the governor’s race
So many Democratic candidates are running — none with high poll numbers — that two Republicans could end up winning the primary.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 5:01 am
California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour
California's minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 5:00 am
California utilities will keep almost all profits as regulators ease up. They’re still upset
Regulators on Thursday approved a slight reduction to the profits shareholders are allowed to receive from California’s three major investor-owned utilities. The decision dropped all three major investor-owned power companies’ returns by 0.3%, bringing the shareholder return for Pacific Gas & Electric to just below double digits for the first time in at least two […]
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:20 pm
Everything you need to know about how to use California’s new mental health court
Who is eligible for CARE Court? How do I file a petition? Can this program force someone into treatment? Read on to find out.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:30 pmStay informed.
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