Earthquakes, wildfires and floods all could cause problems for California prisons. A new audit says they aren't ready to quickly evacuate prisoners.

While the city prepares for legal backlash, as of May 1 Santa Cruz has enacted a soda tax voters approved last November.

Oil and gas companies will likely pass their increased costs on to consumers, if bills or lawsuits hold them responsible for wildfires.

After President Donald Trump’s early budget eliminated the Head Start program, advocates led a nationwide lobbying effort to ...

CalMatters’ collaborations with CBS-TV are again nominated for Emmy awards, following two previous Emmy wins, and bringing nominations three years in a row.

Despite efforts to increase the number of mental health providers, many students say the training requirements are onerous ...

California lawmakers back plan to speed up Highway 37 construction despite potential harm to endangered species.

Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to ...

Californians face high housing, health care and food costs. For most people, surpassing Japan in gross domestic product doesn ...

California health care giant Kaiser Permanente refused to attend a hearing in the Legislature that focused on its mental ...

President Donald Trump's budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in ...

Inmate firefighters say their criminal records make it hard to get a regular firefighting job once they're out. A new bill ...