UC tells campuses to control student protests
Pro-Palestinian student protesters gather at both sides of the entrance of a solidarity encampment at the UCLA campus in Los Angeles on May 1, 2024. Photo by Ted Soqui for…
FBI investigating shots fired near Trump as apparent assassination attempt; Trump is safe
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity while he played golf Sunday near his Florida home. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) WASHINGTON…
FBI investigating shots fired near Trump as apparent assassination attempt; Trump is safe
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered as he stands with Rafael Barros, right, special…
Thousands in California’s jails have the right to vote — but here’s why many won’t
In summary While incarcerated Californians who aren’t serving felony sentences are eligible to vote, most county jails don’t make it very easy. A bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk would test…
California’s maternity care crisis is worsening as Newsom decides on bills to slow closures
In summary Dozens of California hospitals shut their maternity wards over the past decade, and the trend continued in 2024 after lawmakers advanced plans to slow the closures. Since CalMatters…
Will the same protest policies yield a different response from campus leaders at the University of California?
In summary The unfolding rules are a response to last spring’s series of campus protests that led to hundreds of arrests. State lawmakers withheld $25 million from the UC until…
Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state
An apartment maintenance man changes the lock of an apartment after constables posted an eviction order in Phoenix. In Arizona, low wages, a housing shortage, and short-term rental and vacation…
California’s Constitution doesn’t recognize marriage equality. Prop. 3 would fix that
California has long been lauded — and criticized — for its progressivism, but when it comes to marriage equality, the state has a rather complicated history. If passed this November,…
CalMatters kicks off VotingMatters 2024 in Eureka
In summary CalMatters launched its voter event series to provide in-person information to voters statewide. CalMatters launched its 2024 VotingMatters series in Eureka – the first of more than 30…
More secure EBT cards are coming to California. Here’s when they’ll go out
In summary The state is working on electronic benefit cards with security chips, but is behind schedule. Families are expected to be able to use them in January. Californians will…