Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

A child picks apart a cookie over a lunch tray with a juice carton and wrapped food, creating a quiet, everyday school-meal scene.

California families are running out of time to use $120 per kid benefit on groceries

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 5, 2026, 12:12 p.m.

The program sends the money to families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches or who receive MediCal.

Gray-haired man in glasses speaks at a podium labeled “CADEM California Democratic Party,” illuminated on a dark stage in a formal setting.

Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Sept. 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 1, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m.July 23, 2026, 12:21 p.m.

Western Region Detention Center

ICE detention company GEO Group to pay $100,000 settlement in landmark California case

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m.July 12, 2026, 2:14 p.m.

California governor debate

For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters May 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 10:41 a.m.

A person in a blue sweater lifts a child to reach a colorful mural on a brick wall, featuring green trees and numeric patterns. The scene conveys a sense of creativity and collaboration.

Newsom expanded free preschool. Now private day cares can’t afford to stay open

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Feb. 18, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Feb. 17, 2026, 10:12 a.m.

A man standing at a podium

Newsom casts California as a foil to the Trump agenda in his final State of the State

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Jan. 8, 2026, 3:19 p.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 3:19 p.m.

A speaker at a podium labeled "ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" with a crowd holding "DEFEND DEMOCRACY" signs in the background.

Politics, State/Region

Gavin Newsom’s biggest political test yet is on the ballot Tuesday

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Nov. 1, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 10:57 a.m.

Two people wearing suits greet each other behind a red podium with "ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" written on it and a crowd holding signs and clapping behind them

Prop. 50: You have questions, we have answers

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 14, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 10:57 a.m.

Person in a blue suit holding a microphone and smiling.

Newsom signs bill letting relatives care for children if parents are deported

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 13, 2025, 3:21 p.m.Oct. 13, 2025, 3:21 p.m.