wildfires California’s next insurance commissioner will have ‘brutal’ balancing act By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 5, 2026 The next commissioner will have to balance availability with affordability.
Environment Who pays for AI’s power? California watchdog urges new data center rules By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters | March 5, 2026 The report lands at a critical moment as lawmakers in Sacramento prepare another round of proposals aimed at regulating the rapidly expanding industry.
California Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 5, 2026 Unions are asking for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions.
Featured in Category She directed $2.7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | March 3, 2026 The arrangement was so brazen that court staffers and other attorneys took note.
Bay Area These public documents are hidden from view. Two California lawmakers want to change that By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | March 3, 2026 The letters lobbyists submit to the Legislature are public documents.
California California GOP lawmakers are incensed over a gas tax study bill. Rural groups say they need it By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 2, 2026 Gas taxes fund highway maintenance and repairs.
Bay Area BART board passes drastic contingency plan to close $367M deficit, slash service by 70% By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Ridership remains about 50% below pre-pandemic levels, and BART’s funding model relies heavily on passenger fares.
gavin newsom Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | February 26, 2026 In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
Technology He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border By Wendy Fry and Khari Johnson, Cal Matters | February 26, 2026 The cameras are raising concerns with privacy experts, civil liberties advocates and humanitarian aid workers.
California Uber ballot initiative sparks showdown with lawyers, doctors By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 Lawyers and doctors oppose the proposal, which would cap contingency fees and limit recoveries of medical costs for all car crashes.