CHP touts ‘record hiring’ in 2025, after years pushing recruitment
CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
California’s water partnerships are effective and in danger
Federal cuts imperil government and private water partnerships and hobble disaster planning. The state must maintain its water expertise.
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 5:30 am
Data centers for AI could nearly triple San Jose’s energy use. Who foots the bill?
Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, while a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades.
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 5:15 am
CalMatters honored with the Stewart B. McKinney Award by the National Homelessness Law Center
CalMatters’ homelessness coverage this year has spanned multiple investigations, stories and resources that led to real-world impact.
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 5:00 am
Services for disabled children at high risk in 2026
California is home to nearly 1 million children with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities — most of whom receive at least some services through Medicaid. But cuts from President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill have put those crucial services at risk — leaving California parents worried about their children’s futures. As CalMatters’ Carolyn Jones explains, […]
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 7:20 am
Tijuana River sewage still pollutes the San Diego Coast. A surfer turned politician is fighting to clean it up
The Tijuana River’s sewage contamination continues to sicken communities in southern San Diego County. San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre has become a leading force in pushing for binational fixes and emergency funding to protect public health.
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 6:00 am
In a ‘sober active’ community, I can outrun my addiction
Addiction recovery starts when California creates spaces to replace isolation with belonging, where people can gain the confidence to change their lives..
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 9:30 pm
‘We may be deporting the wrong people’: New poll shows doubts about immigration crackdown
A new poll shared exclusively with CalMatters adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 5:30 am
Assembly Speaker Rivas promises to scrutinize how California’s new laws work
Speaker Robert Rivas says real legislative oversight of the effects of new laws will become regular practice starting next year.
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 5:01 am
Weak CA job market likely to continue, researchers say
From CalMatters economy reporter Levi Sumagaysay: California, whose unemployment rate has been at 5% and above for the past couple of years, is likely to see a weak job market through at least early next year, according to the winter UCLA Anderson forecast published this week. Authors of the longtime economic forecast cited continued uncertainty […]
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 6:00 amStay informed.
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