One of California’s starkest — and most important — letdowns is the consistent failure to help elementary and middle school ...

That’s the current term for phonics, which California’s education establishment has often resisted despite ample evidence that it improves kids’ ability to read. CalMatters is a public interest ...

California’s Democratic-dominated Assembly has endorsed up to $50 million in funding to defend the state’s progressive ...

Newsom’s office said Tuesday the governor had left for Washington, D.C., where he is expected to meet Wednesday with members ...

Aside from Tesla, no other major manufacturer will meet the state’s 35% threshold for zero-emission vehicles in the 2026 ...

California lawmakers signed off on $50 million in funding on Monday to defend immigrants and protect state policies.

Democrats voted it down. Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-San Fernando Valley, who co-authored the bill, said in a letter that the money to support organizations would be used for pro-bono services for ...

Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Jan. 7 after wind-driven fires burned through several coastal and hillside communities. California law, under Penal ...

Half of renters pay more than 30% of their income on shelter amid worsening affordable housing shortage. Here's how California compares.