Mar 13, 2026

2nd District Supervisor David Rabbitt won't seek fifth term as four candidates jump in the race

Rabbitt, on the Board of Supervisors since 2010 made a late announcement he wouldn't run. Four candidates are vying to replace him.

Noah Abrams

Mar 13, 2026

California lawmakers grill DMV director on deadly failures

The project has found that the state of California -- led by the DMV -- routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to get behind the wheel, where they go on to…

Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis/CalMatters

Mar 12, 2026

Reviewing the abrupt closure of Sebastopol's Soft Medicine

"When it opened in 2022, people in Sebastopol were really thrilled because it was like this kind of gorgeous, non-alcoholic elixir bar and event space."

Michelle Marques

Mar 12, 2026

Audrey Denney calls out corporate influence in Washington as she runs for CA 1st District House seat

Denney, a Chico Democrat, is campaigning for the newly-drawn 1st District seat. She twice ran against the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, in 2018 and 2020.

Noah Abrams

Mar 12, 2026

Marin County's TRUTH Act forum reveals how a blue county responds to national ICE crackdown

The fingerprints and booking information for all individuals booked into the Marin County Jail are sent to the California Department of Justice, which shares the data with federal agencies.

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