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In summary Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It’s

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Overview: The Board of Environmental Safety was created in 2022 to reform a history of poor oversight at the Department

In summary Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They’d

In summary Proponents say Prop. 2 would allow the state to shore up its reserves for an economic downturn. Critics

In summary The race for Sacramento’s seat in Congress hinges on what kind of “experience” voters value most — seniority

IN SUMMARY Neither gubernatorial candidate has made climate a top campaign priority. Advocates fear this year’s overhaul will undercut California’s

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Gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra (left) and Steve Hilton. Photos by Fred Greaves and Rahul Lal for CalMatters California’s carbon market

In summary Despite seven new statewide laws regulating data centers, at least 26 resolutions, moratoriums, or bans on data centers