Adam Ashton

Deputy News Editor at Calmatters

sacramento, california, united states

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As an editor, I support journalists in holding leaders accountable through records-driven investigation and increasing our readership through fast-paced, hard-hitting journalism. I’ve pried records from government agencies at every level, covered disasters in Iraq and embedded with infantry in Afghanistan.

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How a California state agency spent millions on unused cellphones - CalMatters

In summary California’s unemployment department bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines. California’s unemployment agency kept paying cellphone bills for four and a half... See more

calmatters.org•Adam Ashton•Dec 12, 2025

CA prison doctor gets $16.8 million award in whistleblower case - CalMatters

In summary A California prison psychologist sought protection after an inmate reportedly threatened her. Instead, the prisoner was allowed to stay and she lost her job. A jury awarded a $16.8 million judgment to a California prison doctor who alleged her ... See more

calmatters.org•Adam Ashton•Nov 3, 2025

CalPERS challengers cry foul over mid-election email on returns - CalMatters

In summary CalPERS is putting more money in private equity as it seeks higher returns. That’s a contested issue in an election for two seats on its board. Several candidates for the board of California’s largest public pension fund are complaining that th... See more

calmatters.org•Adam Ashton•Sep 19, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, English, Geography at San Francisco State UniversityGraduated: 2003

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How a California state agency spent millions on unused cellphones - CalMatters

CA prison doctor gets $16.8 million award in whistleblower case - CalMatters

CalPERS challengers cry foul over mid-election email on returns - CalMatters

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How a California state agency spent millions on unused cellphones - CalMatters

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CalPERS challengers cry foul over mid-election email on returns - CalMatters

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