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We provide in-depth coverage of California elections with one aim: to give voters what they need to make informed decisions.

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The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat.

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KCRW discusses how the late Richard Riordan became LA mayor, expedited recovery following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, expanded the LAPD, and more.

Richard Riordan: LA mayor during 90s scandals, natural disaster

KCRW discusses how the late Richard Riordan became LA mayor, expedited recovery following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, expanded the LAPD, and more.

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Twitter has falsely labeled NPR as “state-affiliated media.” It’s a term the platform applies to propaganda outlets in countries without a free press.

KCRW leaves Twitter as platform labels NPR as 'state-affiliated'

Twitter has falsely labeled NPR as “state-affiliated media.” It’s a term the platform applies to propaganda outlets in countries without a free press.

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Hundreds of thousands of California rideshare drivers finally have clarity on their job classification — but it’s not the outcome their unions were hoping for.

Uber, Lyft defeat unions in CA Prop. 22 fight

Hundreds of thousands of California rideshare drivers finally have clarity on their job classification — but it’s not the outcome their unions were hoping for.

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All Californians are now required to compost. But how do you even get started? Share your questions with KCRW.

Composting is a must in CA now. What questions do you have?

All Californians are now required to compost. But how do you even get started? Share your questions with KCRW.

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The department told CalMatters it can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police…

State Justice Department hasn’t probed — or even logged — all police shootings of possibly unarmed people

The department told CalMatters it can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police…

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Members of Congress are demanding answers after a recent CapRadio/California Newsroom investigation revealed how the U.S.

Congress demands answers from Forest Service after CapRadio/CA Newsroom wildfire probe

Members of Congress are demanding answers after a recent CapRadio/California Newsroom investigation revealed how the U.S.

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A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did.

In California, unhealthy pollution from wildfire smoke has become dangerously common

A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did.

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A stalled U.S. Forest Service project could have protected Grizzly Flats, California, from Caldor Fire destruction.

Stalled US Forest Service project could have protected CA town from Caldor Fire destruction

A stalled U.S. Forest Service project could have protected Grizzly Flats, California, from Caldor Fire destruction.

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The Supreme Court’s decision to limit federal environmental protection rules will have little-to-no effect on California’s carbon-reduction policies, according to experts — and state…

California climate rules won’t be undercut by Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say

The Supreme Court’s decision to limit federal environmental protection rules will have little-to-no effect on California’s carbon-reduction policies, according to experts — and state…

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Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California.

After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California.

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Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.

Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfires

Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.

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The polls may close at 8 p.m. tonight, but remember: In California elections, this is just the beginning.

California primary results: Who will advance to November?

The polls may close at 8 p.m. tonight, but remember: In California elections, this is just the beginning.

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According to new data from the California Department of Education, enrollment continues to drop at faster rates than before the pandemic.

California public school enrollment drops below 6 million mark

According to new data from the California Department of Education, enrollment continues to drop at faster rates than before the pandemic.

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From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office report provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to…

Report to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate change

From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office report provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to…

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Newsom’s ‘new strategy’ would force some homeless, mentally ill Californians into treatment

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Gov. Newsom abruptly announces he won’t attend the U.N. climate change conference. Lt. Gov. Kounalakis will lead the California delegation.

What does it mean for Gov. Newsom to skip climate conference?

Gov. Newsom abruptly announces he won’t attend the U.N. climate change conference. Lt. Gov. Kounalakis will lead the California delegation.

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Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy.

What’s at stake for California and Newsom at climate conference?

Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy.

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The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.

What you need to know as California eviction moratorium ends

The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.

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After initial returns showed the recall failing by a nearly 70% to 30% margin, the Associated Press and TV networks called the race for Newsom.

California recall: The 2022 campaign starts now

After initial returns showed the recall failing by a nearly 70% to 30% margin, the Associated Press and TV networks called the race for Newsom.

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The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

The attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.

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Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.

Recall puts elections chief in political pickle

Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.

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