When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. But the jobs are tough, and some agencies struggle to manage the grants.

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.

The sudden disappearance of half a billion dollars of state money meant to help community land trusts has left some housing advocates questioning California’s commitment to preserving existing affordable housing.

A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.

California was nearly $2 billion over forecast in corporate tax receipts this summer, including by $844 million in July. A tax change meant to help the budget deficit helped drive the surge.

Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.

While it’s always been more expensive to be a homeowner in California, the gap between the rest of the country has widened into a chasm.

Low's Silicon Valley constituents could lose tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues if Gavin Newsom signs a bill that allows casino-owning tribes to sue private card rooms, their competitors.

Was the former California attorney general and San Francisco DA too soft on crime? Or too tough?

The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a California shelter system that’s full of problems – and lacking accountability.

The total stock portfolio of the Legislature was worth as much as $112 million last year but experts say the public should know more about a politician’s total wealth.

Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47.

Financial disclosures show that state lawmakers were showered with more than $330,000 in gifts, plus more than $1.1 million in travel sponsored by interest groups. That total last year is 28% higher than in 2022.

Californians in March will vote on a $6.4 billion bond to build thousands of housing units for people with serious mental health conditions. A 2018 ballot measure made similar promises, but Santa Clara County and the rest of the state are falling short.

California counted its homeless population this month. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.

Shangri-La Construction took loans against state-funded housing projects, moved money into other bank accounts and left projects unfinished.