In summary The audit by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission followed CalMatters’ revelations that a law requiring trip organizers to annually disclose their major donors had been used only ...

In summary In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more ...

In summary Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum. From private school vouchers to threats over “woke” curriculum, ...

California is a living laboratory for the observation that demography is destiny, first uttered by the 19th century French philosopher Auguste Comte. During the first 150 years of its statehood, ...

A worker clears debris from a mudslide on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Pacific Palisades burn zone, in Los Angeles, on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Daniel Cole, Reuters Scheduling note: WhatMatters is ...

Developers and the San Ramon Planning Commission met last week for a study session that served as the first major public meeting on a planned 100% affordable housing project slated for development in ...

A 28-year-old man originally from Danville was jailed earlier this month on suspicion of indecency with a child after police ...

All southbound lanes on Interstate 680 heading toward westbound Interstate 580 have been closed due to heavy flooding, according to California Highway Patrol.

In summary Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026. California’s Legislative ...

After 32 years with the county, Contra Costa Health CEO and Health Director Anna M. Roth has announced she's stepping down ...

"The story explores themes of trust, ambition and the ethical perils of advanced technology in a shadowy, high-stakes world," San Ramon resident and Stanford University engineer Greg Le Sage said ...

The state of California cited 13 people last month in Walnut Creek for offering contracting services without licenses.