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These Californians just got protection from big rent hikes
Many landlords providing new low-income housing in California won’t be able to increase the rent on their tenants by more than 10% per year,...
Why are so many dying in California jails?
More people are dying in California jails than they did before the pandemic, and it’s not because of COVID-19.
Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill
Legislators may be off for spring recess, but debates about their bills are still happening outside committee rooms.
Lawmakers want to help California be happy
Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon is committed to trying, though he puts his own happiness at only two out of 10 (ask him again after November, when his term ends, he told CalMatters).
Why Prop. 1 foes are getting back in the fight
On March 12 — a week after primary day — opponents of Proposition 1 waved the white flag, conceding that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health ballot measure would likely pass.
