Will California’s new K-12 antisemitism law make up for Trump’s civil rights cuts?

A rise in antisemitism complaints in K-12 schools prompted a California law creating an agency to educate school staff and investigate cases.

Will San Diego lose its lone Republican in Congress? New maps open challenges to Darrell Issa

Eleven Democrats are vying to unseat Rep. Darrell Issa, a San Diego Republican, after California’s redistricting measure turned his reliably red district into a slightly blue one.
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A spate of new studies gives the lowdown on California’s sky-high living costs

How costly is it to live California? Let us count the ways with new studies comparing everything from mortgage payments to a gallon of gas.

Newsom closed 4 prisons and trimmed payroll. Corrections spending is still over budget

California's $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Gov. Gavin Newsom has cut spending with prison closures.
Opinion

Here’s why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara’s resignation

Los Angeles area fire victims say Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has let insurers drop coverage, raise rates and delay or deny claims.

Multimillion-dollar judgments hit nursing home chain with troubled record

Nursing homes owned by Schlomo Rechnitz have been investigated for years by both the state and CalMatters and now face legal action by former residents.