No one is fighting a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons. Why it could still fail
Prop. 6 on California's 2024 election ballot would ban forced labor in prisons. It's trailing despite support from unions and criminal justice advocates ...
Opinion
Los Angeles County’s progress against homelessness faces a major test on the ballot
Measure A will give Los Angeles County voters a chance to express their views on the progress being made against homelessness.
Why CalPERS is being pushed to divest from Tesla
Elon Musk said that diversity efforts must die. Advocates say that’s reason enough for the public pension fund to sell its Tesla holdings.
Sisi Wei recognized as a Freedom of the Press Rising Star in 2024 RCFP awards
The awards honor the accomplishments of news and legal leaders whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment.
Opinion
Harris vs. Trump competition tests California’s image among swing state voters
Former President hopes bashing California for its sins will help him win voters in key states who hold dark thoughts about this state.
California ballot measure promises ‘mass treatment’ for drug crimes. Can counties provide it?
Prop. 36 on California's 2024 election ballot would send repeat drug offenders to treatment. Some counties say they don't ...
Many California workers can’t ask for better pay. Prop. 32 lets voters speak for them
Proposition 32, a proposed $18 minimum wage on the California ballot, has the potential to change lives in working-class ...
Abortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about it
Democratic candidates in key legislative races say abortion rights should be a major California election issue.
Why raising the minimum wage won’t make California more affordable
The minimum wage hike under Proposition 32 will hurt California businesses and fail to improve affordability, a Sacramento ...
California ride-hailing drivers could get back pay
The state Labor Commissioner sues to help ride-hailing drivers with wage theft that happened before Proposition 22 took ...
‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark
A CalMatters analysis shows delays in enforcing campaign finance laws at the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Labor advocates say Newsom’s gas prices bill risks safety. He disagreed
As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.