The recount of the April 8 Special Election, required by the narrow margin at the close of regular vote tallies, showed Gabby Chavez-Lopez with 2,712 votes, Anthony Tordillos with 2006 votes and Matthew Quevedo with 2000 votes.
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Newsom Makes Overdose Antidote Naloxone Available for all Californians at $24
California is the first state in the nation to provide an affordable direct-to-consumer drug online.
Crypto’s Breakaway: How Blockchain Is Rebuilding Silicon Valley from the Outside In
Silicon Valley has always been known for causing disruption. But now, it’s getting disrupted itself.
CA Lawmakers Want to Shield Themselves from Public Questions
A dozen bills proposed in Sacramento would make it harder to confront local officials at public meetings, shield more information from the public and relax rules on financial reports.
GOP Asks Why CA Is Borrowing Billions to Pay for Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants
California is spending billions more than expected on Medi-Cal for coverage expansions that benefit immigrant households.
California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times
The results of a five-year state probe laid out dozens of potential violations by Evan Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars. The investigation began after CalMatters published an investigation into the relationship between Low, the foundation and its donors.
U.S. Dept. of Education Announces Investigation of San Jose State for Allowing Transgender Volleyball Player
SJSU, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts high school athletic association are cited as violators of President Trump's Feb. 5 executive order banning transgender athletes. The N.C.A.A. changed its position immediately, citing the President's order.
Former AI CEO and Wife Arrested in SF for $60M Fraud Scheme
Alexander Beckman, 41, and his wife Valerie Lau Beckman, 38, of San Francisco, were arrested on Jan. 24 on charges of bank and wire fraud in connection with AI services for the nation's major sports leagues and biggest team franchises.
New CA Law to Block Fines for Declined ATM Withdrawals
A new California law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.
Meta, Google Move to Limit Political Ads Around Election Day
The restrictions on political ads around Election Day are being reinstated out of concern for political misinformation, heightened by the use of AI.
Delays in FPPC Investigations Can Leave Voters in the Dark about Campaign Finances
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.
How Meta Brings in Millions in Profits Off Political Violence
Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.
Did Ash Kalra Water Down New ‘Lemon Law’ after Secret Meetings with Lobbyists?
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that makes it harder for consumers to get refunds for defective cars under the state’s lemon law was drafted in secret by auto manufacturers and attorneys.
CA Companies Wrote Landmark Gig Worker Law, but No One Is Enforcing It
Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.
Lawmakers Skeptical that Pharma Managers Will Look Out for Consumers
Pharmacy benefit managers attempt to negotiate cost savings for insurers. California is considering new rules that would require them to pass their discounts on to consumers.
How California’s Landmark Crypto Regulations Will Affect the iGaming Industry
On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), marking a significant step in regulating the digital asset market.