Federal and state laws challenge the taking of Native American bones and cultural items. Yet too little has been returned, a curator says.

CalMatters recently reported on a cluster of lawsuits against nursing homes owned by Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz. Here are takeaways from our special report.

Political leaders talk about “heritage” but not “sovereignty” and see Native tribes as part of the past, not as governments operating now.

Eleven Democrats are vying to unseat Rep. Darrell Issa, a San Diego Republican, after California’s redistricting measure ...

The annual increases will be tied to inflation, and capped at 5% per year. Tuition won’t change for six years for each ...

California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” ...

A rise in antisemitism complaints in K-12 schools prompted a California law creating an agency to educate school staff and ...

Historically gubernatorial candidates take two years to build their campaigns, but this time people are jumping in and out of ...

The proposal would increase salaries for Cal State executives and possibly include bonuses while the system is cutting its ...

New commissioners appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and top Democrats support more building along the coastline. What that means ...

Legislation by Sen. Wiener would allow people to seek damages against ICE officers or other federal agents who violate ...

Rep. Eric Swalwell raised his national profile through his heavy presence on social media and cable TV as well as a ...