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As his time as governor comes to an end, Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a life-or-death decision: whether to commute the sentences of the 547 men and 18 women in state prison who have been condemned to d...

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: It has been a very busy last few years for Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman Adam Silver. In addition to the usual challenges of an election year, Silver has been wo...

A new study of adults 80 and older found a striking link between walking pace and later cognitive decline — but the takeaway isn’t simply to speed up.

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California lawmakers are responsible for shaping mental health policy for millions — deciding how the state responds to crisis, expands treatment and addresses stigma. But when it comes to their own m...

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned Monday that the agency’s training program for new recruits is “deficient, defe...

Two retired LAPD homicide detectives say that both notorious cases are solved -- with a single culprit -- thanks to the work of a novice sleuth.

Tattoos are becoming far more common around the Capitol than in years past. It is anybody’s guess as to exactly how many staff or even elected members in the Capitol have tattoos, but it is a safe bet...

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Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, who stepped down in December last year, was indicted by federal officials today, charged with corruption.  Also named in the indictment were Democ...

For Lourdes Ayon, lobbyist by day and a comedian by night, “the policy brain and the comedy brain are totally different.” She’s found a way to conquer both.

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Jalani Morgan is building an archive of Black Blue Jays fans, families and community showing their unwavering love of baseball.

For years, pharmacy benefit managers – prescription drug middlemen often referred to by the shorthand term PBMs – have gone virtually unregulated in California. With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on O...

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CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Today we welcome lobbyist Leah Barros of Barros Clay and Associates. Barros is a familiar face in Sacramento, having worked in the Capitol as a staffer and later as a lobbyist ...

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Last November Los Angeles County voters narrowly approved Measure G, a massive reform to county governance that will eventually expand the Board from its current five members - each representing aroun...

Join Capitol Weekly, CalMatters, and the University of California Student and Policy Center for: . California Votes: Proposition 50 Should Californians support mid-decade redistricting? . October 14, ...

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Capitol Weekly and the University of California Student and Policy Center presented A Conference on Health Care on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Sacramento. In today's episode we present the Keynote: A conversation between Dr. S. Monica Soni of Covered California and Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen. Stick around til the end; Rich and special guest Robin Epley of the Sacramento Bee tell you Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.

We're entering the final two weeks of the gubernatorial signing session and Gavin Newsom has over 700 bills to act upon. Here are a few high profile measures he signed this week, a few more bills folk...

The owner, who recently had heart surgery, said three agents jumped on him, with one of them putting a knee on his neck as others pinned his arms behind his back.

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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday proposed regulations that seek to strike at a financial model employed by Consumer Watchdog, the crusading consumer advocacy organization that has ...

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Few politicians have the experience of John Lowell Burton – the state Assembly, Congress and state Senate, where he served as president pro tem, and chairman of the California Democratic Party. In thi...

Most mornings, before the sun can make its appearance, you’ll find Lea Park-Kim out on the water in West Sacramento rowing or coaching with the River City Rowing Club. It’s a practice that reflects he...

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