Deaf Mongolian immigrant held by ICE in California for 4 months with no access to interpreter - CalMatters
July 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Deaf Mongolian immigrant held by ICE in California for 4 months with no access to interpreter - CalMatters
Judge: Immigration agents must stop the way they’re conducting warrantless arrests 1/
September 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Judge: Immigration agents must stop the way they’re conducting warrantless arrests 1/
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. www.wired.com/story/data-b...
Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found.
www.wired.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. www.wired.com/story/data-b...
- AP News - “Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California”
- CalMatters - Coverage of immigration enforcement patterns and legal pushback in California
- CalMatters - Coverage of immigration enforcement patterns and legal pushback in California
July 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
- AP News - “Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California”
- CalMatters - Coverage of immigration enforcement patterns and legal pushback in California
- CalMatters - Coverage of immigration enforcement patterns and legal pushback in California
The Calmatters series was excellent, and the victims of reckless, repeat DUI driving described in it deserve much better than this.
Honestly, the members of California legislature should be embarrassed that this counts as progress.
Honestly, the members of California legislature should be embarrassed that this counts as progress.
Huge kudos to the reporting team at @calmatters.org whose incredible series on the California DMV's lax approach to drunk driving has led to a number of new laws passed:
October 1, 2026 at 6:56 AM
The Calmatters series was excellent, and the victims of reckless, repeat DUI driving described in it deserve much better than this.
Honestly, the members of California legislature should be embarrassed that this counts as progress.
Honestly, the members of California legislature should be embarrassed that this counts as progress.
Newsom vetoes bill to stop DMV from keeping money from sales of towed cars
The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation showing how the agency made millions without notifying car owners.
The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation showing how the agency made millions without notifying car owners.
Newsom vetoes bill to stop DMV from keeping money from sales of towed cars
The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation showing how the agency made millions without notifying car owners.
cal.news
October 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Newsom vetoes bill to stop DMV from keeping money from sales of towed cars
The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation showing how the agency made millions without notifying car owners.
The bill was inspired by a CalMatters investigation showing how the agency made millions without notifying car owners.
Thanks to everyone who came out to my book talk about The Fix with CalMatters CEO Neil Chase at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. ❤️
June 24, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to my book talk about The Fix with CalMatters CEO Neil Chase at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. ❤️
California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats - CalMatters
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats - CalMatters
Good climate reporter job at CalMatters/Grist, for anyone looking! calmatters.org/about/jobs/c...
Climate Reporter, CalMatters
CalMatters and Grist seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at th...
calmatters.org
July 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Good climate reporter job at CalMatters/Grist, for anyone looking! calmatters.org/about/jobs/c...
California’s homelessness growth rate last year was lower than 40 other states, including Texas and Florida.
The work doesn’t stop here. With our new SAFE Task Force, we’re going to bring it down even further to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.
The work doesn’t stop here. With our new SAFE Task Force, we’re going to bring it down even further to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.
August 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
California’s homelessness growth rate last year was lower than 40 other states, including Texas and Florida.
The work doesn’t stop here. With our new SAFE Task Force, we’re going to bring it down even further to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.
The work doesn’t stop here. With our new SAFE Task Force, we’re going to bring it down even further to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home.
New bill would stop DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the owners
The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
New bill would stop DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the owners
The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
cal.news
April 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
New bill would stop DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the owners
The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
About damn time. Shout out to Sade for the legislation
October 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
About damn time. Shout out to Sade for the legislation
In 2023, I promised to transform San Quentin from a cruel symbol of the outdated, failed prison system into a place built on REDUCING CRIME by providing education, rehabilitation, and earned second chances.
Just 18 months later, we've made that promise a reality.
Just 18 months later, we've made that promise a reality.
February 22, 2026 at 10:54 PM
In 2023, I promised to transform San Quentin from a cruel symbol of the outdated, failed prison system into a place built on REDUCING CRIME by providing education, rehabilitation, and earned second chances.
Just 18 months later, we've made that promise a reality.
Just 18 months later, we've made that promise a reality.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law that requires large companies to disclose if they or their predecessors profited from chattel slavery.
🔗 Find out more: vist.ly/5kuht
✍️ Wendy Fry | CalMatters
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🔗 Find out more: vist.ly/5kuht
✍️ Wendy Fry | CalMatters
📸 Semantha Norris/CalMatters
October 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law that requires large companies to disclose if they or their predecessors profited from chattel slavery.
🔗 Find out more: vist.ly/5kuht
✍️ Wendy Fry | CalMatters
📸 Semantha Norris/CalMatters
🔗 Find out more: vist.ly/5kuht
✍️ Wendy Fry | CalMatters
📸 Semantha Norris/CalMatters
Google now allows users to select their favorite news outlets for search results.
What this means for you: more nonpartisan, nonprofit news written by people who live in California, for Californians.
What this means for us: more support from readers.
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What this means for you: more nonpartisan, nonprofit news written by people who live in California, for Californians.
What this means for us: more support from readers.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Google now allows users to select their favorite news outlets for search results.
What this means for you: more nonpartisan, nonprofit news written by people who live in California, for Californians.
What this means for us: more support from readers.
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What this means for you: more nonpartisan, nonprofit news written by people who live in California, for Californians.
What this means for us: more support from readers.
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CalMatters’ innovative Digital Democracy project is bringing government transparency to other states, starting with Hawaiʻi.
Like CA, Hawaiʻi residents can now swiftly search state legislators' hearings, donors, bills and vote records. cal.news/4o7gtB4
CalMatters’ innovative Digital Democracy project is bringing government transparency to other states, starting with Hawaiʻi.
Like CA, Hawaiʻi residents can now swiftly search state legislators' hearings, donors, bills and vote records. cal.news/4o7gtB4
CalMatters’ Digital Democracy team helps launch the same effort in Hawaiʻi with Civil Beat
Now, Californians and Hawaiʻi residents alike can search through every word uttered in public hearings, every dollar given to a politician, every bill introduced and every vote taken in their state le...
cal.news
October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Inside the newsroom:
CalMatters’ innovative Digital Democracy project is bringing government transparency to other states, starting with Hawaiʻi.
Like CA, Hawaiʻi residents can now swiftly search state legislators' hearings, donors, bills and vote records. cal.news/4o7gtB4
CalMatters’ innovative Digital Democracy project is bringing government transparency to other states, starting with Hawaiʻi.
Like CA, Hawaiʻi residents can now swiftly search state legislators' hearings, donors, bills and vote records. cal.news/4o7gtB4
Hello everyone! We’re CalMatters, a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Our goal: To probe, explain and explore solutions to Californians’ quality of life issues by holding our leaders accountable. calmatters.org/about/
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‘You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin’: Judge blasts Kristi Noem agency
Story by Sergio Olmos And Wendy Fry, CalMatters • 1h • 6 min read
Story by Sergio Olmos And Wendy Fry, CalMatters • 1h • 6 min read
April 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
‘You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin’: Judge blasts Kristi Noem agency
Story by Sergio Olmos And Wendy Fry, CalMatters • 1h • 6 min read
Story by Sergio Olmos And Wendy Fry, CalMatters • 1h • 6 min read
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CalMatters and @grist.org seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of important climate issues.
CalMatters and @grist.org seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of important climate issues.
Climate Reporter, CalMatters
CalMatters and Grist seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of important climate issues. In this role, you’ll be based at CalMatters, a statewide nonprofit newsroom that wins national awards for […]
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July 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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CalMatters and @grist.org seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of important climate issues.
CalMatters and @grist.org seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of important climate issues.
CalMatters published our first article 10 years ago today. For 10 years, CalMatters has informed millions of Californians and kept our government and special interests in check. For one day only, triple your gift → buff.ly/9a1XYFv
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This is quite possibly the most tone deaf opinion piece I’ve ever read (CalMatters is fine)
Yeah buddy, the techbros aren’t paying taxes and jacking up electricity prices and chortling about how everyone is going to be out of a job soon but sure, it’s the Democratic Party that’s the problem
Yeah buddy, the techbros aren’t paying taxes and jacking up electricity prices and chortling about how everyone is going to be out of a job soon but sure, it’s the Democratic Party that’s the problem
Opinion | Democrats have lost Silicon Valley. Here's what it will take to win it back
If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.
If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.
Opinion | Democrats have lost Silicon Valley. Here's what it will take to win it back
If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.
cal.news
September 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
This is quite possibly the most tone deaf opinion piece I’ve ever read (CalMatters is fine)
Yeah buddy, the techbros aren’t paying taxes and jacking up electricity prices and chortling about how everyone is going to be out of a job soon but sure, it’s the Democratic Party that’s the problem
Yeah buddy, the techbros aren’t paying taxes and jacking up electricity prices and chortling about how everyone is going to be out of a job soon but sure, it’s the Democratic Party that’s the problem
what on earth, CalMatters. no.
they're political enemies because they decided to become enemies of the people. all people. not just Democrats. jesus.
they're political enemies because they decided to become enemies of the people. all people. not just Democrats. jesus.
September 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
what on earth, CalMatters. no.
they're political enemies because they decided to become enemies of the people. all people. not just Democrats. jesus.
they're political enemies because they decided to become enemies of the people. all people. not just Democrats. jesus.
Breaking: Several media organizations, including CalMatters, filed a motion seeking public access to the warrants a judge approved allowing Sheriff Chad Bianco to seize hundreds of thousands of ballots cal.news/47FNsGS
📸 Jules Hotz
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April 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Breaking: Several media organizations, including CalMatters, filed a motion seeking public access to the warrants a judge approved allowing Sheriff Chad Bianco to seize hundreds of thousands of ballots cal.news/47FNsGS
📸 Jules Hotz
📸 Jules Hotz
A new California law will help formerly incarcerated firefighters find jobs with the state’s firefighting department, CalMatters reports:
They fought wildfires while serving time. A new law gives them a shot at Cal Fire jobs
Gov. Newsom signs a new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire.
calmatters.org
October 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A new California law will help formerly incarcerated firefighters find jobs with the state’s firefighting department, CalMatters reports: