Nevada County Statewide Articles

A coalition backing a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative to toughen penalties for retail theft and some drug offenses on Thursday submitted more than 900,000 voter signatures backing the measure, a strong indicator that it may come before California voters in …

Earth Day Op-Ed Contest Winner: Third Place

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand on the issue.

In an important election year, more than 70 high school students across California called on candidates seeking office to back a variety of climate solutions as part of CalMatters’ Earth Day op-ed contest. These are few excerpts from finalists.

William T. Howell, who copied the 1864 law from California, was a progressive by the standards of the state Supreme Court that resurrected his statute.

The billboards have become such a part of the region's life that Bea Gonzalez, a Desert Community College board trustee, recently told me she's used to having strangers stare at her before asking if she's that woman.

Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression amid pressure from those who claim speech, or potential speech, can subject students to harm.

Facing tough financial choices to close a budget shortfall, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing cuts to programs that benefit foster kids, public defenders and more

News that Midwestern dairy cows may have become infected with avian flu by eating poultry waste has many asking: What are American farm animals being fed? And should we be concerned?

Hundreds of tenants at the Westside apartment complex Barrington Plaza were served with eviction notices last year. Many of them vowed to fight back in court.

On Wednesday, a smattering of protesters gathered by the landmark Tommy Trojan statue, some calling on USC President Carol Folt to reverse course as arguments broke out between those on opposing sides.

Parents can choose from an assortment of early childhood programs, ranging from child care to preschool to transitional kindergarten. Here's what they offer.

Several people who hired We Care Pet Cremations say the company stole their money and never returned their pets' remains.

California's massive budget deficit, coupled with the state's relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it has incurred to pay unemployment benefits.

Deciding between preschool and transitional kindergarten isn't easy for parents. Here's how eligibility, structure and academic environment may differ.

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors' medical assistant, who asks how she's doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing with anxiety and her other health issues.

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors' medical assistant, who asks how she's doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing with anxiety and her other health issues.

A team of Montana researchers is playing a key role in the development of a more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, an infectious disease that has killed more people than any other.

A handful of Democratic politicians are already running for governor of California in 2026. Attorney General Rob Bonta is acting as if he might jump in. But so far there are no Latinos or Republicans in the mix.

Budget shortfalls have led 100 California school districts to issue layoff notices to 1,900 teachers.