Governor Newsom recently signed a slew of bills eliminating the requirement that government agencies disclose the public health and environmental impacts of most infill housing developments in California. Infill is …
Seemingly, California is a deeply blue state in which Democrats hold virtually all of the levers of political power, including all statewide offices and three-fourths of the Legislature’s seats. However, …
California state government’s bank account has dwindled from a nearly $100 billion surplus 18 months ago to a projected $68 billion deficit. How could that possibly happen? Three reasons: • …
In the ever-evolving world of live entertainment, being able to attend or put on a concert is a cherished privilege for fans and artists alike. Unfortunately, the ticketing ecosystem in …
BY SAMEEA KAMAL | CalMatters Pop quiz: What does your state senator do? And for extra credit: Which Assemblymember represents you? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. Despite the hundreds …
After Ohio voters approved a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom chided Ohio’s Republicans for trying to change voting rules to thwart the abortion …
In the 19th century, California began experimenting with regulating the prices of vital services and commodities. Nearly 150 years later, Californians still don’t know if it’s working as we debate …
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to Sacramento recently and reminded us of a beneficial trait he possesses that is sorely lacking in today’s polarized politics: an upbeat attitude. There’s currently …
Former Orange County Assemblymember Bill Brough has been fined $100,000 by the state Fair Political Practices Commission for misusing campaign funds and then failing to make payments toward a lesser …
By ADAM BEAM | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — The first time Toni Atkins acted as the governor of California, she used her powers to honor the passing of San Diego …