The blanket blame being placed on the L.A. County Counsel's Office for the accidental repeal of Measure J glosses over the root cause.

California has tried to eradicate ugly South American swamp rodents called nutria. Shooting destructive nonnative mute swans might be a tougher sell ...

Given California's budget woes, there is little Newsom and legislators can do to help reduce some of the nation's highest utility bills.

Mute swans at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area near Fairfield on Aug. 8, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters Though a bill that would make it easier for some Californians to kill swans has ...

Calvert narrowly held his seat in his last election. This year he faces eight challengers, and the possibility that his area ...

Unions and grocery stores are at loggerheads over a proposed change to how self-checkout machines are staffed.

California unions want lawmakers to adopt statewide rules for self-checkout. But grocery store owners say it would only boost costs and confuse shoppers.

Los Angeles feels like a diminished city after a long, nervous summer. Fearful families use military precision in planning ...

Even if Texas leaders stack the congressional deck in Republicans' favor, Gov. Newsom should still keep California's ...

California once led in government transparency. One-party rule and a shrinking Capitol press corps enabled lawmakers to operate in the dark.

The grants were terminated over alleged DEI violations. University of California attorneys argued the actions were arbitrary ...

California's state auditor found that a three-day work-from-home policy for state employees could save taxpayers up to $225 ...