Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

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Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politics

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Dec. 16, 2025, 9:52 a.m.Dec. 16, 2025, 2:21 p.m.

Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.

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State lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Nov. 7, 2025, 10:36 a.m.Nov. 7, 2025, 4:35 p.m.

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Newsom cited 3 main reasons in his vetoes this year. Trump was one

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Oct. 26, 2025, 7:00 a.m.Oct. 24, 2025, 10:55 a.m.

A car dealership lot with rows of parked cars and blue banners hanging from light poles.

Newsom vetoes car dealers’ bill to foist extra fees on buyers

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Oct. 15, 2025, 9:39 a.m.Oct. 15, 2025, 9:39 a.m.

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California’s newest invaders are beautiful swans. Should hunters kill them?

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Aug. 14, 2025, 11:54 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.

Close-up of a person holding an eviction notice titled "Summons—Eviction" in English and Spanish.

California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters July 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m.July 4, 2025, 3:22 p.m.

A man driving a silver car with a young boy in the back seat, seen through the open passenger window.

No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters April 5, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 3, 2025, 3:57 p.m.

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New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Jan. 6, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Dec. 31, 2024, 10:16 a.m.

Cars and trucks travel on an overcast highway with visible overhead signs for McKinley, Clinton, Ashlan, and Olive Avenues.

California’s lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Dec. 22, 2024, 6:00 a.m.Dec. 19, 2024, 12:26 p.m.

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Politics, State/Region

California’s Republican caucus is growing and more diverse, but it’s a long way from power

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters Nov. 29, 2024, 6:08 a.m.May 4, 2026, 9:13 a.m.