Capitol’s perpetual rivalry on display as Newsom and legislators clash over budget
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A few months after his inauguration as governor in 1999, Gray Davis uttered a few words that rattled the Capitol. While being interviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle’s editorial board, the Democrat expressed frustration about his differences with legislative leaders, and declared that […]
During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Kelley Barrett Kelley Barrett is a retired nonprofit administrator who advocates for people with disabilities. When officials ordered tens of thousands of residents to evacuate during the Garden Grove chemical emergency in Orange County last month, the instruction sounded…
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 2024, Kaiser Permanente announced the rollout of Abridge. Described in a press release as “ambient listening technology,” the AI-powered scribe is designed to help clinicians including mental health providers securely capture clinical notes during patient visits. But what the description fails to…
Newsom says he’s on Trump’s ‘hit list’ as Justice Department interviews governor’s friends
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him on a political “hit list” and directing federal investigators to go on a “fishing expedition” for a crime it could use to indict him. The Democratic governor declared that the president…
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A year ago,…
Campaign donors spent millions on Board of Equalization races. But not for Lieber’s seat
Current state lawmakers dominated fundraising in races for California’s little-known Board of Equalization, drawing heavily from interests with business before the Legislature.
California Democrats threaten to block Newsom priorities over imperiled climate deal
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California Senate Democrats want to put the brakes on a new program by…
