CalMatters

Our team of reporters explain the politics, policies and personalities of California.

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Suspense in governor’s race as Democrats hold on to their ballots
calmatters.org - Lynn La
The latest polls suggest it’s a three-way competition for the top-two spots in the California governor’s race, and a big reason that we don’t have a …
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6 hours ago
More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
calmatters.org - Jeremia Kimelman and Kate Li
When a candidate invests their personal fortune in running for public office, does it represent a rich person trying to buy a seat or does it grant …
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Why a yearslong fight over gambling is good news for California politicians
calmatters.org - Ryan Sabalow
In the latest battle over the future of gambling in California, privately run cardrooms notched a temporary victory over tribal casinos when a judge …
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Long after protests ended, this interfaith group rallies to remember LA immigrants taken by ICE
calmatters.org - George B. Sánchez-Tello
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the spring, nearly 30 people — mostly women — gathered in a circle at the base of the steps leading to the Los …
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2 days ago
Homelessness is down in California and across the country, says new federal report
calmatters.org - Marisa Kendall
The number of people with nowhere to call home decreased both in California and nationwide last year, according to a long-awaited federal report.The …
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A chemical tank nearly exploded. Did California’s regulators miss the signs?
calmatters.org - Alejandra Reyes-Velarde and Alejandro Lazo
For six days over a holiday weekend, a chemical tank in an Orange County aerospace plant threatened to explode, and more than 50,000 people had to …