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CA's Math Scores Are Abysmal. Is It Time To Screen Kindergartners For Basic Math Skills?
A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.
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Emails Show How 2 Fringe Groups And A Friendly Judge Helped Pull Off Sheriff Chad Bianco's Ballot Seizure
Emails obtained by CalMatters trace the development of a years-long case that led to Bianco’s unprecedented seizure of 650,000 ballots.
Across California, CA|News|
Plans To Fix Gaps In Newsom's Mental Health Court Reopen Divisions Over Involuntary Care
Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises. Two bills are moving forward to change that.
Across California, CA|News|
Why Getting More California Students Into Top UCs Carries A Big Cost To Taxpayers
At its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students.
Across California, CA|News|
ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center In A Former California Prison
California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025.
Sacramento|News|
Internal Emails Show How Fringe Groups Fueled Sheriff Chad Bianco's Ballot Seizure
Records reveal the the unprecedented taking of 650,000 ballots was based on the thinnest of evidence.
Across California, CA|News|
Trump Wants Data On California's Trans And Abortion Care. Can The State Stop Him?
In a battle between Trump and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught between hostile Justice Departments?
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California Democrats Can't Decide On A Governor. Don't Count On Newsom Or Pelosi For Help
Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell's swift and sudden exit, the race for governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side.
Sacramento|News|
CA Democrats Are Clamoring To Tax The Rich. Why Their Proposals Could Backfire
Experts say backfilling the Medi-Cal cuts would make the funding gap larger.
Sacramento|News|
Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton. They didn’t listen
The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating Trump’s influence only goes so far in California.
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CA Media Outlets Demand Access To Secret Warrants In Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case
The coalition argues it’s vitally important for the records to be made public, since they’re central to the dispute over election integrity.
Sacramento|News|
Big Change For California Small Businesses: No More SBA Loans For Non-Citizens
In California, the changes could affect about 220,000 small business owners who hold green cards, opponents say.
Sacramento|News|
Newsom Closed 5 California Prisons. Why Lawmakers Might Want To Shut One More
The state has incarcerated 70,000 fewer people than it did in 2010, which has allowed Newsom allowed Newsom to close more prisons.
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State Finds ‘Systemic' Failures In How A California School District Handles Sex Abuse Allegations
California's attorney general issues reforms for a SoCal school district after finding “systemic” failures in handling sex abuse.
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Is California's Ski Season Deadlier Than Usual? Here's Why We Don't Know
A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn't CA track resort injuries or deaths, and who's protecting people.
Across California, CA|News|
The Field Is Set: Meet The Candidates Officially Running For California Governor
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline.
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California Democrats Can't Pick A Favorite As 9 Candidates Vie To Replace Newsom
Nine Democrats, one party endorsement, zero consensus. Gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates as anxiety grows about a GOP candidates.
Across California, CA|News|
California Democrats Back Establishment Candidates Despite Progressive Pushback
The country’s largest state Democratic party endorsed a slate of aging congressional incumbents at its convention in San Francisco.
Across California, CA|News|
How An Aging California Is Turning To Senior Centers For Romance, Community And Health
Neighborhood senior centers localize important resources and provide a safe, accessible space where older adults can go to find community.
Across California, CA|News|
Modern Parenting Means Apps For Sports, School And More. Where Is The Data Going?
California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students' data.
