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A person stands at a podium with the California state seal, with a screen displaying a message and flags behind.

Federal judges uphold new California congressional districts

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A person in a dark jacket leans over a wheelchair filled with bags and clothes on a sidewalk.

Economic realities of living in California hit hard as gap between rich and poor remains near historic highs

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main January 7, 2026January 5, 2026

A person with a goatee wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with a U.S. flag in the background

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Offshore oil rig silhouetted against a bright sunset over the ocean.

Green California has a Big Oil problem

by Liza Gross • Inside Climate News January 6, 2026January 5, 2026

Building under construction with scaffolding and a traffic light in the foreground.

Californians’ ability to afford a home isn’t getting any easier, study shows

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main December 27, 2025January 30, 2026

An illustrated, winding board game path with symbols like houses, a dollar sign, ladders, and dice.

Credit history remains an obstacle for Section 8 tenants, despite anti-discrimination law

by Robin Urevich • Capital & Main December 26, 2025January 30, 2026

Aerial view of a river surrounded by farmland and fields under a clear blue sky.

Commentary: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s never-ending water wars

by Dan Walters • CalMatters December 19, 2025December 18, 2025

A muddy landscape with a submerged car and debris beneath a bridge. Nearby, a bulldozer works amid fallen branches and scattered items, conveying a sense of devastation.

California endures whipsaw climate extremes as federal support withers

by Aaron Cantú • Capital & Main November 28, 2025December 9, 2025