California May Become First State to Set Smoke Damage Standards for Homes
California may soon become the first state in the nation to establish formal standards for testing and cleaning up smoke damage in homes left...
Californians Increasingly Favor Lower Taxes, Smaller Government, Poll Finds
Even in a state that reliably votes blue, a surprising number of Californians want government to do less and tax them less, according to...
California Health Cost Watchdog Gains Authority to Penalize Hospitals That Exceed Spending Limits
California health officials have taken a major step toward reining in medical costs, giving a state watchdog agency new authority to fine hospitals, physician...
CalMatters Honored for “Deeply Human” and Innovative Storytelling at Online Journalism Awards
CalMatters journalists have earned top honors in this year's Online Journalism Awards, a national competition that celebrates innovative digital storytelling across major media companies,...
Community Colleges Reverse Course, Push Back on Plan to Expand Bachelor’s Degree Offerings
California’s community colleges spent years pushing for the authority to award more bachelor’s degrees. This year, two bills moving through Sacramento seemed poised to...
