
Prop 6 Explained
Forced labor for prisoners is one of the last vestiges of slavery…

Prop 5 Explained
It's difficult to borrow money for local housing and infrastructure:…

Prop 4 Explained
California has ambitious goals to deal with the impacts of climate…

Prop 3 Explained
Same-sex marriage is the law of the land. But conflicting language…

Prop 33 Explained
Rent control is back on the ballot, again. Voters can give local…

Prop 2 Explained
California community colleges and public schools, especially…

Prop 1 Explained – California 2024 Election
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change California’s mental health…

Wage Theft in California Impacts of Stolen Wages in California Communities
California has a wage theft problem, experts say — particularly…

How News Media Cover Cannabis: 2023 CalMatters Live Event
A panel of journalists, media professors, and cannabis studies…

Generation Locked Out: Is Homeownership in California Now Only for the Rich
The housing market soared during the pandemic as low mortgage…

Fatal Shootings: California’s Bid to Police Its Police
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minnesota at police…

Legalize Everything: Lessons From Fresno on Housing Affordability
Fresno was still relatively affordable until the pandemic opened…