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Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

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Investigations Reporter, CalMatters

San Francisco

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  • Reporting on California’s deadly drivers

    By Robert Lewis Verified| CalMatters Verified Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. CalMatters wanted to understand how California handles dangerous drivers.

    By Robert Lewis Verified · CalMatters

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Why California’s dangerous drivers get to keep their licenses

    By Robert Lewis Verified| CalMatters Verified Court research by Robert Lewis, Lauren Hepler, Anat Rubin, Sergio Olmos, Cayla Mihalovich, Ese Olumhense, Ko Bragg, Andrew Donohue and Jenna Peterson Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window. Before that, he got six DUIs in California over a six-year period. None of that would keep him off the road. The California Department of Motor Vehicles reissued him a driver’s license in 2017.

    By Robert Lewis Verified · CalMatters

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Key takeaways: How the DMV allows dangerous drivers to stay on the road

    By Robert Lewis Verified| CalMatters Verified Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Court research by Robert Lewis, Lauren Hepler, Anat Rubin, Sergio Olmos, Cayla Mihalovich, Ese Olumhense, Ko Bragg, Andrew Donohue and Jenna Peterson Ervin Wyatt’s history behind the wheel spreads across two pages of a recent court filing: Fleeing police.

    By Robert Lewis Verified · CalMatters

    Apr. 14, 2025

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CalMatters

CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization established in 2015, dedicated to in-depth coverage of California politics and policy. Its mission is to enhance California's democracy by making government more transparent and accountable, empowering residents with the information they need to engage in the democratic process. The organization offers award-winning journalism that includes detailed news coverage, investigative reporting, and educational content on complex issues affecting California. CalMatters serves the general population of California, focusing on regions such as Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and Yuba counties. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relying on donations and grants to support its work while maintaining transparency in its funding and operations.

Sacramento, California, United States

+1 916-502-9986

Founded: 2015