Sen. Monique Limón of Santa Barbara becomes the first woman of color to lead the chamber. She’s known for pushing tighter ...

The Trump administration often flouts the law when deporting immigrants. Such disregard undermines the claim it seeks to ...

President Trump's deployment of California National Guard soldiers in spite of Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections escalated ...

The governor proposed major cuts to Medi-Cal and other social programs to close a $12 billion deficit. Democrats in the state ...

Ruben Salazar died 55 years ago while covering a protest in LA. His case illustrates the dangers journalists face today as police fire “less lethal munitions” into crowds.

CalMatters photographers captured immigration protests leading to President Trump's deploying the National Guard to Los ...

Hundreds of National Guard soldiers are patrolling Los Angeles following President Trump's order calling them up to protect ...

While bills aimed at boosting housing construction are having a banner year in California, those for renters rights face an “uphill battle.” ...

California law explicitly allows trans athletes to compete in girls’ sports, and those protections could stop Trump from blocking their participation.

As Trump administration weighs cutting federal funds to California, Newsom suggests withholding taxes from federal government.