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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
CA once supported anti-immigrant measures. What changed?
As immigration raids continue to rattle California small businesses, farms and communities, CalMatters’ Ben Christopher and Mikhail Zinshteyn take a look at how public sentiment towards immigration has changed dramatically in California over the past few decades — and what that could mean under a federal administration that pledges to conduct the largest deportation campaign […]
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 6:00 am
These LA community college students are getting paid to go to school. Here’s how
A pilot program by the Los Angeles Community College District pays $1,200 a month to students pursuing health fields. By helping with living expenses, the district hopes the guaranteed income will help more students complete their health care workforce development programs.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 5:30 am
PG&E is hiring an executive bodyguard. Combat shooting experience required
PG&E has twice hired executive protection staff in the last three months, raising questions about the threats it faces.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 5:30 am
We overcame disabilities, addictions and trauma. Now we’re fighting to save our jobs
Sixty workers with disabilities and challenges may lose their cleaning jobs by month's end because the state wants prisoners to do the work.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 5:30 am
From save our state to sanctuary, California’s immigration views have shifted dramatically
California voted to bar immigrants from schools and social services in 1994. Now most Californians see immigrants as a benefit to the state.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 5:35 am
Cal Grant expansion can help Californians overcome the hurdles that deter most students
A modest increase in the Cal Grant program, coupled with eligibility changes that consider students taking a less traditional path, could make a big difference for California students often derailed by financial burdens.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 5:30 am
Trump can keep troops in LA for now, appeals court rules
President Trump had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, an appeals court ruled.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 7:47 pm
Hunger strike begins as California prisons hand down biggest restrictions since COVID
More than 20 California prisons shut off outside communication for their incarcerated populations under expansive restrictions that took effect this month. Some prisoners commenced a hunger strike in protest.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 7:00 am
Newsom’s new AI report could shape legislation
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is taking Juneteenth off and will return to your inboxes on Monday. From CalMatters technology reporter Khari Johnson: When Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California’s most high-profile artificial intelligence regulation last fall, he simultaneously asked the state’s deep bench of AI researchers to recommend guardrails that balance safety and innovation. The result of […]
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 6:00 amStay informed.
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