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After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?

by Khari Johnson / CalMatters March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

California legislators approved an audit of three of the state’s federally funded fusion centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.

Politics & Policy

Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

by Jeremia Kimelman / CalMatters March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence California lawmakers and policy. It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

Health & Wellness

How sewage pollution in a California beach town is affecting kids’ health: Headaches, rashes and more

by Deborah Brennan / CalMatters March 27, 2026March 26, 2026

Students in Imperial Beach, near San Diego, face sewage pollution that causes headaches, asthma, rashes and brain fog, as schools contend with sewage pollution from the Tijuana River.

Health & Wellness

9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to Fresno company’s raw milk and cheese

by Jonel Aleccia / Associated Press March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to raw milk and cheddar cheese made with it from Raw Farm, a Fresno producer, health officials said.

California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chávez Day following sexual abuse allegations

by Trân Nguyễn / Associated Press March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31.

Politics & Policy

Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money

by Levi Sumagaysay / CalMatters March 26, 2026March 25, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration wants California to prove it’s allocating jet fuel tax revenue to aviation. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

by Kaitlyn Huamani / Associated Press and Barbara Ortutay / Associated Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

A Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages.

Recreation & Sports

Netflix swings into MLB with Yankees-Giants opening night

by Joe Reedy / Associated Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Netflix’s forays into live sports have already been successful with the NFL and WWE. The streamer is hoping for another home run as its partnership with Major League Baseball begins Wednesday with the opening night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.