By Robert Glassman, especially for CalMatters In cases of government misconduct or negligence, the criminal justice system often imposes little or no punishment. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters This comment was originally posted by CalMatters. Sign up for their…

from Sonya BarzaCalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters won second place for Collier Awardwhich recognizes coverage focused on state government institutions. The award is administered by the University of Florida’s College of…

from Yue Stella YuCalMatters Janitors, nurses, teachers and labor organizers are gathering at the state Capitol in Sacramento to launch UnRig California on March 11, 2026. The initiative is a multi-year campaign aimed at reforming the state’s economy and tax…

from Adam EchelmanCalMatters The California State Library in Sacramento on April 9, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A nonprofit organization created by the California State Library…

IN SUMMARY: The California Republican Party failed to endorse a single candidate for governor, indicating that Trump’s influence has limited reach in the state, even among his party’s most loyal members. This article is also available in English. Read it…

from Jeanne KuangCalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Congressman Eric Swwell said Monday he will resign his seat in Congress, a day after suspending his campaign for California governor following explosive allegations of…

IN SUMMARY: Swawell continued to deny the allegations in a social media post Sunday, but apologized to his family for “errors in judgment.” This article is also available in English. Read it here. Congressman Eric Swwell suspended his campaign for…

from Dan WaltersCalMatters Representative Eric Swalwell listens to questions from the audience during a town hall at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center in downtown Fresno on December 15, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local This comment was originally…

U.S. Rep. Eric Swwell speaks during a town hall at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center in Fresno on December 15, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local U.S. Rep. Eric Swwell — a member of Congress from the Bay…

By Curtis Chambers and Regino Torres Jr., especially for CalMatters This comment was originally posted by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Comment written by Last year, Los Angeles County agreed to pay a record $4 billion to settle…