MyChart said I could opt out of sharing my health data. Figuring out how was maddening
Investigation co-published with CalMatters/The Markup shows how confusing patient portals and conflicting rules hamper opt-outs of widely used EHR systems.
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New California law eases path to permanent jury duty exemption for seniors 80 and older
Under existing California court rules, prospective jurors may be excused from service when a disability or medical condition prevents them from serving.
California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars on taxpayers’ money
Ian Choudri, CEO of California High Speed Rail, speaks during a press conference on the high-speed rail project at the Wasco Rail Yard facility in Wasco on Feb. 3, 2026. (Larry Valenzuela/ CalMatters) One ye...
California wants to help delete your data, but brokers are already resisting
Stanford researchers found widespread privacy-law compliance failures among data brokers now required to delete Californians’ personal information.
State prosecutors say an LA fiduciary stole millions from seniors. But courts missed warning signs
A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.
Watch: CalMatters’ 2nd Ideas Festival gathers elected leaders, community members, students, educators and...
In 14 sessions, 33 speakers shared their ideas and vision for the future of California. Watch our 10 mainstage sessions.
California Legislation Could Force Community Colleges To Hand Out Abortion Pills
Community college health centers could greatly expand access to medication abortion services for students if legislation is enacted, CalMatters reported.
California colleges reveal their military weapons stockade after CalMatters investigation
State law permits campus police to own military weapons as long as they report it to the public. However, not every college follows the law.
CalMatters journalism honored as ‘impeccable,’ ‘beautifully-written’ and ‘the definition of publi...
CalMatters won five of this year’s Golden State Journalism Awards, for public health reporting, criminal justice reporting, education reporting, courage in journalism and impact in journalism.
From Vallejo to Riverside, VotingMatters brought CalMatters’ primary voter guide to life
CalMatters hosted more than 600 people at nonpartisan election information events across the state, fostering community discussions.
More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
All eyes are on one billionaire’s spending for governor. A CalMatters analysis shows the story may lie in the millions spent by down-ballot candidates.
California has a public defender crisis. A new bill seeks to force the state to confront it
A new California bill would seek data on caseloads from counties across the state, following a CalMatters investigation.
Best of the West awards honor CalMatters’ ‘extensive,’ ‘rigorous’ and ‘incredible’ journalism
The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14 states. The contest was founded in 1987 to reward journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.
Join CalMatters at our VotingMatters events for the 2026 California primary election
Our 2026 primary election event details are available, and we also have a DIY kit to host your own event.
Did Newsom’s $3.8 billion hotels-to-housing program pay off?
CalMatters filed 100 records requests to find out. The records provide a first-of-its-kind look into how a historical investment in homeless housing played out.
Latinos in California are mad at Trump. Their votes for Democrats’ gerrymandering show it
California Latinos backed Trump in 2024. But a CalMatters analysis finds they supported Democratic Prop. 50 and are now backing away from him.
Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’
CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor. Here’s what they said.
Join us at the CalMatters Ideas Festival on May 21. 💡 Get your tickets now.
Join us at the CalMatters Ideas Festival on May 21. 💡 Get your tickets now.