Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters, Author at Times of San Diego

A crowded ballroom with a person speaking at a podium and a sign reading "BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR" hanging on a wall in the background

California media outlets demand access to secret warrants in sheriff’s ballot seizure case

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.

The groups are also filing a separate petition with the California Supreme Court that also seeks to have the records unsealed.

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. 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

A person in a gray blazer and white shirt gesturing while speaking outdoors into a microphone.

Gavin Newsom’s final year as governor: Legacy on the line

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Jan. 5, 2026, 8:45 a.m.

Gov. Newsom stands at a podium with a crowd of people behind him.

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

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Oct. 30, 2025, 1:35 p.m.

A giant "VOTE HERE" sign at the Registrar of Voters office, with people streaming in and out

Answering some common questions about Prop. 50

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 13, 2025, 12:15 p.m.

A man stands at a podium with the American and state of California flags behind him

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

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Oct. 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

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

Newsom’s redistricting plan is now on its way to voters

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters Aug. 24, 2025, 11:01 a.m.Aug. 24, 2025, 11:01 a.m.

ICE immigration raid

What really happens after worksite immigration raids in California

by Nigel Duara • CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 8, 2025, 12:04 p.m.July 8, 2025, 12:04 p.m.

Nail salon operating outside

Why nail salons are being targeted in fights over gig worker laws

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 8, 2025, 8:27 a.m.July 8, 2025, 8:27 a.m.

Union leader David Huerta with a sign behind him that says "Unions for all." (Photo courtesy Calmatters/AP)

Union leader detained in Los Angeles last week is well-known figure

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters June 9, 2025, 9:03 a.m.June 9, 2025, 9:03 a.m.

The community gathers outside Buona Forchetta the day after an immigration raid.

California Democrats move to block ICE from schools, hospitals, shelters

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters June 8, 2025, 9:24 a.m.June 8, 2025, 9:24 a.m.

Google data center

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

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters May 18, 2025, 9:07 a.m.

District 40 Rep. Brian Jones announces new bill to change California's sanctuary status (Photo by Tessa Balc/ Times of San Diego)

Crime

California Democrats shift rightward on crime in response to GOP pressure

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 20, 2025, 11:55 p.m.April 21, 2025, 7:58 a.m.

California food bank

Trump administration halts hundreds of trucks for California food banks

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters March 30, 2025, 11:50 p.m.March 31, 2025, 7:54 a.m.