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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:


Newsom imitates Trump at CA redistricting kickoff

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday parodied some of President Donald Trump’s greatest hits as he attempted to drum up support to counter potential Republican gains in the next midterm election by redrawing California’s own congressional districts. The maps? They’re “beautiful,” according to the Governor’s Office. We’re supposed to see them later today when Newsom releases […]

Fri, Aug 15, 2025 6:00 am
CA bill could be swan song for swans 🦢

Though a bill that would make it easier for some Californians to kill swans has been flying through the Legislature, it may soon face backlash if animal welfare activists were to intensify their opposition to the proposal, writes CalMatters’ Ryan Sabalow. Native to Europe and Asia, mute swans are considered an invasive species in many […]

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 6:00 am

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