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

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

Now is not the time to pit programs and people against each other. California leaders should boost revenue and make the tax system fairer.

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

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