Trump immigration crackdown comes for truckers in CA
CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
He built a nursing home empire despite state investigations. Now, lawsuits are piling up
California nursing home owner Shlomo Rechnitz received a batch of state licenses in 2023 despite past scrutiny from the attorney general's office and the state auditor. Today, his companies are facing half a dozen lawsuits over patient care.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:31 am
Up to 61,000 truck drivers in California could soon lose their licenses. Here’s why
The Trump administration is cracking down on immigrants who drive trucks in California, creating new regulations and threatening to withhold millions in federal highway funding over alleged violations by the state’s DMV. Newsom says those allegations are a lie.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 am
UC continues annual tuition hikes despite student appeals. Here’s how much it will increase
The model regents approved allows the system to increase undergraduate tuition and systemwide fees by as much as 5% annually, depending on inflation, and locks in that rate for students enrolling that year for up to six years.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:48 pm
California is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next year
California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 12:46 pm
California sees revenue uptick, but not enough to erase its chronic budget deficit
State revenue is several billion dollars more than expected, but that cash must pay for schools and go into reserves. The deficit stays.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 12:19 pm
Community Benefits
Across California, communities and developers are coming to the negotiating table in an effort to distribute prosperity. Community Benefits Agreements can help.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 7:00 am
New CA bill would let people sue ICE agents who violate rights
A San Francisco state senator unveiled legislation Tuesday that aims to give Californians the right to seek damages from federal agents, as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement across the U.S. The bill authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat and congressional hopeful, would enable people to file a lawsuit or […]
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 6:00 am
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governor
Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor's race.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 6:00 am
California’s rural youth struggle alone with mental health. Their peers could learn to help them
Suicide is 50% higher among rural young people than among others in urban or suburban environments. Many also live too far to get counseling.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:30 amStay informed.
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