Did Altadena’s Unincorporated Status Contribute to Safety Failures During the Eaton Fire?
Nearly a year and a half after the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, Los Angeles County has confirmed what many residents suspected: Southern California...
Consultants on California’s Bullet Train Billed Taxpayers for First-Class Flights, Bar Tabs and a Nightclub Visit, Records Show
California's beleaguered high-speed rail project is facing fresh scrutiny after state investigators found the agency overseeing it paid nearly $600,000 in questionable travel reimbursements...
Newsom Signs Law Allowing Certain Californians to Permanently Opt Out of Jury Duty
Californians age 80 and older will soon be able to say goodbye to jury duty for good, thanks to a new state law signed...
California Becomes First State to Set Standards for Smoke Damage in Homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills aimed at speeding up wildfire recovery, establishing what officials call the nation's first statewide standards...
Local Groups to Host VotingMatters Forums Ahead of California’s 2026 Election
Californians will have plenty of chances to talk face-to-face about the issues shaping the 2026 election, as CalMatters expands its VotingMatters series to more...
