Elections Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee swore off corporate PAC money. What does that mean? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 When it comes to election campaigning, showing independence from Big Business isn’t that simple.
Elections A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists in 2023.
housing An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less By Jocelyn Wiener, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Erica Yee | CalMatters | February 7, 2024 A $6.4 billion bond on the March ballot would provide housing and treatment for people with serious mental health conditions.
Elections Can you vote for any candidate in California’s primary election? Here are the rules By CalMatters Staff | February 7, 2024 There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot -- and each party also has its own rules.
Bay Area Here’s your guide to voting in the 2024 California election By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 6, 2024 CalMatters' guide to elections statewide.
Bay Area Mike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leader By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 5, 2024 It’s the first time since 1866 that a lawmaker from the north coast leads the Senate.
City Letter to the Editor | Vote ‘yes’ on Measure F to keep our city strong By Shahan Soghikian | February 2, 2024 Safety, security, professionalism and responsiveness of public services are reasons why residents move here, writes Shahan Soghikian.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure F directly benefits residents By Eric Sullivan | February 2, 2024 Improving essential services to make our city safer is a wise use of resources, says Eric Sullivan.
Bay Area California recall reform moves forward, but other bills don’t By Lynn La | CalMatters | February 2, 2024 A proposed constitutional amendment would allow the lieutenant governor to be installed if a governor is recalled.
Bay Area ‘High-quality public schools’ initiative pushed back to 2026 ballot By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 2, 2024 Litigation or the Legislature would define what constitutes high quality and the standards and resources to measure it.