Projects supposed to offer mental health and substance use care to foster youth, new mothers, unhoused people and others have been delayed or cancelled.

Korean War pilot Royce Williams battled Russian jets in the longest historic dogfight, kept secret for half a century. At 100 years old, he earned the Medal of Honor.

Gas prices on display in Sacramento on March 8, 2026. Gas prices have recently gone up in the state as the U.S. war with Iran intensifies. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters Welcome to ...

The Trump administration is pushing a conservative view on America's 250th birthday. As a result, California civics teachers are dealing with competing stories.

Less than 2% of elderly parolees reoffend. Those with sex offenses must register and often get treatment and wear a monitor.

Gordon’s grilling came at a state Senate informational hearing jointly held by the public safety and transportation committees. It appears to be the first such legislative hearing focused on DUIs, ...

The tribes with casinos guard their gambling dominance with political clout gained from lavish contributions to political campaigns.

With thoughtful planning, California can gain new data centers in ways that benefit ratepayers, improve grid reliability and minimize environmental harms.

Homeowners’ rate hikes will stay at the previously approved interim rate of 17% instead of the 30% the company sought. Condo owners who saw interim rate hikes of 15% will see their rates drop to an ...

Critical infrastructure that holds up California’s foster care system is quietly collapsing, leaving children at risk. A well-meaning reform for sexual abuse survivors in the foster care system is ...

A California ballot initiative that would require people to prove their citizenship when they vote awaits certification as Democrats coordinate their opposition.

The 12-term San Diego area congressman will retire rather than run in a district that was redrawn after Prop. 50 to favor ...