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California

After Sacramento shooting, a state prison release proposal is even more contentious

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 11, 2022
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has proposed changes to the rules for certain inmates to get out early.
California

Why is so much special interest money flowing into a California special election?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 4, 2022
The more than $1 million spent on a San Diego special Assembly seat election today is likely a preview of battles to come in the 2022 campaign.
Education

What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California lawmakers?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 10, 2022
A combination of new electoral districts, term limits, and political ambition lie behind many departures.
California

Fund the police: Newsom responds to California crime concerns

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 17, 2021
Governor defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.
California

And the winner in the California recall is? None of the above

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 16, 2021
While Larry Elder led candidates in the California recall election, millions of voters left the question of Newsom's potential replacement blank.
California

Full speed ahead on overhauling California recalls

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 15, 2021
The day after Gov. Newsom easily defeated the recall, Democrats began a push to make recalls more difficult.
California

Newsom recall: Could 1-and-done strategy backfire?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 23, 2021
If Newsom is recalled, who should take his place? The official line from Democrats is a recommendation to leave that part of the ballot blank.
California

Who’s up, who’s down? The Census gives us a new picture of California

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 13, 2021
As California goes, so goes the nation: The U.S. saw its first decline in the white population for the first time since the country’s founding.
Bay Area

Nowhere to run from climate change: ‘The horror is here’

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | August 10, 2021
A majority of Californians favor measures that would stem rising global average temperatures, but implementing the changes needed is more complicated.
California

Recall money wars: What do Newsom’s million-dollar donors want?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 29, 2021
A new CalMatters analysis shows which of the governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in the California recall election.
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