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Overall, we’ve indexed 357 stories from Cal Matters over the past 3 months.

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Zohran Mamdani · New York

Mamdani formally wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

42% Left coverage: 82 sources

New York state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor after the completion of the ranked choice tabulation, Decision Desk HQ projects. See the Story

Donald Trump · California

Trump wants to cut funding for California schools over one trans athlete. It's not so easy

52% Center coverage: 21 sources

Sacramento, CA (CalMatters)See the Story

Palo Alto · Palo Alto

Presidential Election Reveals Big Shift in California Voting Patterns. Will It Last?

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Dan Walters Commentary: Were the rightward surge of young voters of color to continue, for whatever reason, as baby boomer Democrats exit the political stage, California politics could become a lot less predictable and a lot healthier.See the Story

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Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers are close to reaching budget deal

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Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers are close to reaching budget deal

California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Sen. Aisha Wahab implored her colleagues to think of hospitalized patients and struggling families as she pitched a proposal to give tenants a full two weeks to pay their past due rent before their landlords could start the eviction process. “This is a very small ask from the state of California,” Wahab, a Democrat representing the Fremont area, recently told her fellow lawmakers. “(It’s) very small to allow people 14 days to either ask for fami…Palo Alto · Palo Alto See the Story

Before LA immigration raids, California prisons tried to help ICE deport its top targets

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

California has transferred over 9,000 violent offenders to ICE, contrary to Trump administration's criticism of state policies following protests.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Los Angeles See the Story

Mental health support centers are reeling from California budget cuts, with layoffs expected

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

CalMatters Phone lines that provide mental health support to tens of thousands of Californians say they are on the verge of shutting down or dramatically scaling back as a result of cuts in the state’s new budget. Representatives from the support lines, which are distinct from hotlines that serve people in crisis, say they help thousands of Californians with mental health needs each month. And with more people than ever calling or texting for he…Carlos Alcaraz · California See the Story

California’s Homeless Student Population on the Rise, but Why?

80% Left coverage: 5 sources

The number of homeless students in California is up nearly 10%, according to the state’s latest data release. However, some experts say this increase could be attributed to better identification abilities. Recognizing the signs of homelessness There are currently 230,443 homeless students in California, according to the state’s Department of Education. The increase may be because school officials are now better at recognizing the signs of homele…Housing · California See the Story

California Lawmakers Wanted a New Infrastructure Agency to Operate in Secret. Why They Backed Down

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

For months, a plan to create an infrastructure financing agency largely shielded from the public eye sailed smoothly through the state Senate. Lawmakers only backtracked when transparency advocates sounded the alarm.Mountain View, California · Mountain View See the Story

ICE targets men on Inland Empire church grounds

Coverage: 2 sources

This story was originally published by CalMatters.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Montclair See the Story

In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage

83% Left coverage: 6 sources

By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies. In a historic policy change, California is moving to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage during active fires. The wage increase, funded through the new state budget, follows years of advocacy to improve pay and working conditions for inca…Wages · Pleasanton See the Story

Newsom Uses Political Stunts to Garner Attention. As Jerry Brown Learned, It Can Backfire

Coverage: 5 sources

During his first governorship a half-century ago, Jerry Brown acquired a reputation for making abrupt changes of position, sometimes contradicting himself. The starkest example occurred in 1978 when Proposition 13, a landmark tax limit measure, was on the ballot. Brown denounced the measure as a “ripoff” before the election, but soon after its overwhelming approval, declared himself a “born-again tax cutter” and sponsored a state income tax cut.…Gavin Newsom · Palo Alto See the Story

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Top Cal Matters News

Mamdani formally wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Trump wants to cut funding for California schools over one trans athlete. It's not so easy

Presidential Election Reveals Big Shift in California Voting Patterns. Will It Last?

Blindspots

Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers are close to reaching budget deal

California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief

Before LA immigration raids, California prisons tried to help ICE deport its top targets

Mental health support centers are reeling from California budget cuts, with layoffs expected

California’s Homeless Student Population on the Rise, but Why?

California Lawmakers Wanted a New Infrastructure Agency to Operate in Secret. Why They Backed Down

ICE targets men on Inland Empire church grounds

In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage

Newsom Uses Political Stunts to Garner Attention. As Jerry Brown Learned, It Can Backfire

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