Nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have spent nearly $26 million on ads and messaging to sway voters to support or oppose Prop. 50.

The historic canal was hand-dug and open in eight years. Today, some of California's public works projects are taking decades ...

OpenAI is converting to a for-profit and settling an investigation by California’s attorney general. Experts and advocates have concerns.

A new CalMatters investigation shows that things have changed, dramatically. California now has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation, allowing repeat drunk and drugged drivers to stay on the ...

The long-awaited university has degree plans in place and a commitment from local and state leaders. All that is needed now is a campus.

L.A. will spend $2 million fencing MacArthur Park. Critics say it will just hide homelessness and addiction issues. Supporters say it'll make the area safer.

California regulators keep tabs on hazardous waste, kind of like how consumers track packages -- even on a short journey. What happens if regulators require less tracking?

In California thousands of young men are in crisis — not working and not in school. Helping them requires a multi-faceted ...

As DUI fatalities surge, a CalMatters investigation finds state leaders have shown little willingness to address the issue.

This California high school features multi-hour labs that blend topics and the curriculum is tailored to students’ interests.

Both Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris dropped hints about running for president, revealing ...