Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

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.

Now, Katie Porter is the only woman left in a crowded field of eight, apparently losing the race based on personality.

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.

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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.

The U.S. flag and California state flag fluttering on poles beside a white neoclassical dome against a clear blue sky.

Google’s $125M deal with California for local news is already shrinking

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters May 16, 2025, 8:28 a.m.May 6, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Person wear a blue prison uniform walks down a pathway lined by a chainlink fence.

California Republicans want to get tougher on crime. Are Democrats shifting their way?

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 22, 2025, 8:00 a.m.April 21, 2025, 8:01 a.m.

Volunteers distribute food under blue canopies at an outdoor event organized by Sacramento Food Bank.

California food banks brace for funding cuts, and not only from the Trump administration

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 4, 2025, 10:56 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

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Business, Politics, State/Region

California empowered immigrants to speak up at work, but Trump could end their protections

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Nov. 13, 2024, 6:00 a.m.May 27, 2026, 12:01 p.m.