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Who wants to be California’s insurance commissioner? Your guide to the candidates

CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates seeking to regulate California’s insurance market, one of the biggest in the world.

May 9, 2026
Economy

How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses

Small California businesses — facing tariffs and rising fuel and shipping prices from war — wonder how long they can survive.

May 9, 2026
Economy

California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims

The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.

May 9, 2026
Technology

GM just paid a record penalty for breaking California privacy law

General Motors agreed to pay California a $12 million civil penalty after selling driving data on hundreds of thousands of OnStar users

May 9, 2026
Economy

LA needs 100,000 construction workers. Community colleges are racing to train them

Los Angeles needs over 100,000 construction workers to help with wildfire recovery. The state is funding community colleges to train them.

May 9, 2026
Education

How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Legislators are criticizing the management of a California program partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to get books to kids.

May 9, 2026
K-12 Education

One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

Small, rural districts in California are often under pressure to close schools, but school closures can decimate those communities.

May 9, 2026
Higher Education

Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers

UC reduced admission for out-of-state students at its top campuses, losing the higher tuition they pay. The state made up the difference.

May 9, 2026
K-12 Education

California’s math scores are abysmal. Is it time to screen kindergartners for basic math skills?

Proposal would require California schools to test kindergartners for basic math skills and get help to those who are behind.

May 9, 2026
Education

Cal State struck a deal with OpenAI. Some students and faculty refuse to use it

California State University’s $17 million contract with OpenAI is up for renewal. Some say AI is crucial for the workforce. Others refuse to use it.

May 8, 2026

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