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With assurances that “sunshine is pouring over the whole world,” President Donald Trump was sworn in Monday for his second term. He wasted no time taking pictures in California. During his 30-minute inauguration speech, Trump said the Los Angeles County…

In summary In 2018 Newsom pledged to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of ‘apprenticeship’. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated solely…

Planning note: WhatMatters is taking the day off on Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday. Describing the active wildfires in Southern California as “a catastrophe on an unprecedented scale“, chairman…

In summary See how your sheriff answered questions about their plans to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to get the…

IN SUMMARY: Find out how your local sheriff responded to questions about his plans to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Read this story at English President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to tighten immigration measures may set The 58 elected sheriffs…

In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put the sheriffs who oversee California’s jails in conflict with the state’s asylum law. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated…