Briefs

Republican candidates in three high-profile Inland Empire races for Congress and the state Legislature were either leading or able to fend off Democratic challengers as officials keep counting votes.

California's two biggest public pension funds beat their earnings targets last year. That performance boosted pay incentives for executives and investment staff.

In the last two weeks before the election, CalMatters hosted voter education events at ten branches of the San Mateo County Libraries.

For the first time, CalMatters published a physical Voter Guide zine to further serve California voters.

CalMatters partnered with colleges, libraries, and local publications to bring VotingMatters events to the Bay Area.

In addition to voting on $10 billion in state school bonds, Inland Empire residents will consider bonds for 22 school districts.

Rather than fire him, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation demoted a high-ranking official who allegedly sexually harassed a subordinate.

VotingMatters dived deeply into local issues in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz.

Inland Empire inmates make up 19% of those who die in custody. The most dangerous period for inmates is before they get through trial.

CalMatters election events sparked lively discussions in Los Angeles, Riverside, and online.