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 redistricting process independent. It's what voters wanted.

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 ...

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

Proposed ballot initiative aims to repeal Prop. 103, the California law that regulates home and auto insurance.

A CalMatters investigation found that dozens of companies hid data deletion instructions from Google searches.

A change to federal tax credits could allow affordable housing production in California to as much as double, experts say.

The average lawmaker has spoken more than six hours in hearings, but some have uttered barely a peep. More talking doesn’t equal effectiveness.