Inside the Newsroom

CalMatters harnesses the power of big data, AI, and an easy-to-use interface to bring transparency and accountability to California’s policy choices.

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Their initial story shows that people are dying in custody at record rates across California.

Investigative reporter Byrhonda Lyons found Fredreaka’s story in a call log; her full story emerged only after exhaustive journalistic efforts.

The newest CalMatters team members expand our efforts to probe, explain and explore solutions to quality of life issues while holding our leaders accountable.

The CalMatters app is free and available to download now for both iPhone and Android.

Dr. ChrisAnna Mink has been a pediatrician for 35 years. Her experience as a mandated reporter for cases of suspected child abuse, as well as the eight years she spent as director of a clinic for children in foster care at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, inspired her to turn from medicine to journalism.

CalMatters welcomes six new board members who will provide strategic guidance and oversight to the nonprofit newsroom.

The latest investigation from CalMatters digs into how five million Californians waited for delayed unemployment benefits while the state was being defrauded of billions of dollars by scammers from around the world.

The California Voices commentary section will provide the best place in the state to read and contribute thought-provoking editorials from a variety of perspectives.