As discussed in yesterday's post, California's anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, is triggered upon the proclamation of a state ...

CALmatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years ...

Nearly a half-century ago, during Jerry Brown’s first stint as governor, he and state legislators became embroiled in an ...