California Channel
Your Window to California Government — Transparent, Unfiltered, and Accountable Coverage of California's Legislative Process
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Your Window to California Government — Transparent, Unfiltered, and Accountable Coverage of California's Legislative Process
Learn MoreCalifornia Channel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public affairs television network headquartered in Sacramento, California. We are dedicated to providing Californians with direct, unfiltered access to their state government through gavel-to-gavel television coverage of the California State Legislature, state agency hearings, press conferences, and other significant public affairs events. Our mission is rooted in the belief that an informed citizenry is the foundation of a healthy democracy — and that every Californian deserves to see their government in action.
Our mission is to promote government transparency and civic engagement by providing comprehensive, nonpartisan coverage of California state government proceedings. We envision a California where every resident has easy access to accurate, unfiltered information about the decisions being made on their behalf in Sacramento, enabling them to participate more fully in the democratic process.
California Channel is strictly nonpartisan and editorially independent. We do not take positions on legislation or public policy, and we do not accept advertising from political campaigns or advocacy organizations. Our coverage is funded by cable and satellite operators who carry our channel, ensuring that our programming remains free from commercial or political influence.
California Channel provides comprehensive coverage of California state government, bringing the legislative process directly to Californians across the state.
We provide gavel-to-gavel coverage of California State Senate and Assembly floor sessions, committee hearings, and joint legislative hearings. Our cameras are present for every significant legislative event, ensuring that Californians can watch their elected representatives debate and vote on the issues that matter most to them.
Beyond the Legislature, we cover press conferences by the Governor and other state officials, hearings by state agencies and commissions, and other significant public affairs events. Our coverage gives Californians a comprehensive view of the full scope of state government activity.
In addition to live coverage, California Channel produces and airs a range of public affairs programs that provide context and analysis of California government and policy. Our programming helps Californians understand the issues being debated in Sacramento and the impact of state government decisions on their daily lives.
California Channel has been a vital resource for Californians seeking direct access to their state government for decades. By providing unfiltered, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the legislative process, we have helped millions of Californians stay informed about the decisions being made on their behalf in Sacramento. Our coverage is used by journalists, researchers, advocates, educators, and engaged citizens across the state who rely on California Channel as their primary source for accurate, unbiased information about California government.
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California Channel is funded by cable and satellite operators and relies on community support to continue our mission of government transparency. If you believe that Californians deserve direct, unfiltered access to their state government, we invite you to support California Channel and help us continue this vital public service.
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