CalMatters Staff

Trump signed measures today revoking waivers for the state’s mandates that clean up car and truck exhaust and ramp up sales of electric vehicles. California and 10 other states immediately sued and the governor ordered the air board to craft a new mandate.

The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.

For California laws, the buck does really stop at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.

Much is expected of the California voter.

The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success.

CalMatters’ Sergio Olmos documented two dramatic days at UCLA that culminated in the university dismantling a pro-Palestine encampment. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Gov. Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign or veto the final batch of laws passed by California legislators this session.

In 2022, the California Legislature passed nearly 1,200 bills — and nearly 1,000 became law with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

The polls are closed, but remember: In California elections, that's just the beginning.

Here’s what California’s governor had to say in his 2022 State of the State address — alongside corrections, clarification and context from the CalMatters reporting team.