In summary The court decision preserves the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until a lower federal court hears the case. California legislators and officials vow to protect abortion rights no matter the final outcome of the case. Medication …
What could have been a dramatic showdown Thursday, orchestrated by Republican legislators demanding action on bills addressing California’s fentanyl crisis, was ultimately avoided with a deal for a special hearing next week. Let’s back up a moment: In …
Guest Commentary written by I may not be able to get home in 20 years – not because I’ve left the area, but because the roads to my house may be underwater. I live just a mile from the edge of Humboldt Bay in Northern California, the location of the most …
EN RESUMEN La contaminación del agua de pozo con nitratos ha sido un problema durante décadas en los valles de San Joaquín y Salinas, y ahora las aguas pluviales han arrojado más fertilizantes y estiércol a los acuíferos. Read this article in English. …
EN RESUMEN A medida que disminuyen los dólares de ayuda por la pandemia, las familias de bajos ingresos aún necesitan ayuda para recuperarse, dicen los defensores. Dos proyectos de ley ampliarían los créditos fiscales por ingreso del trabajo y por niños …
The state Legislature’s policy committees are buzzing with activity this week, hearing bills on topics including election reform, missing persons and chemicals in candy. Bills that require money will advance to their respective appropriations committee, …
Guest Commentary written by As a California native, I spent my summers in the sweltering heat. I splashed through the terrible twos in the kiddie pool inflated in my backyard, sashayed into the neighbor’s sprinklers after watching “High School Musical” in …
In summary A bevy of new legislation takes aim at hidden fees across several industries. A growing body of research mostly shows that people spend more when fees are revealed later. If you want to visit the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, there’s the price …
In summary Karen Bass was considered the more liberal candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, but as all mayors quickly discover, there’s no liberal or conservative way to fill potholes. Problems are simply problems. Her proposal to increase the police …
In summary Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan died Wednesday night at 92. CalMatters contributor Jim Newton reflects on a man he covered closely for years, and what his failed gubernatorial bid in 2001 revealed about California politics. On the …
In summary More than a year of mudslinging between the higher education systems has led to delays and anger over the issue of awarding bachelor’s degrees at community colleges. Legislators, frustrated by the lack of progress, are getting involved. As two …
EN RESUMEN Más de un año de calumnias entre los sistemas de educación superior ha provocado retrasos y enojo por el tema de otorgar títulos de licenciatura en los colegios comunitarios. Los legisladores, frustrados por la falta de progreso, se están …
From CalMatters’ health reporter Kristen Hwang and political reporter Alexei Koseff: Gov. Gavin Newsom and a cadre of Democratic lawmakers want to be clear: They will protect medication abortion in California no matter what the U.S. Supreme Court decides …
In summary As pandemic relief dollars dwindle, low income families still need help recovering, advocates say. Two bills would expand California’s earned income and young child tax credits for families making as much as $30,000. When Reyna Bonilla lost her …
Guest Commentary written by I stood outside my school in Cupertino helplessly holding onto an umbrella that was being pulled away from me by the gusting winds. “Mom, can you pick me up now?” I said into the phone in my other hand. Class was dismissed early …
In summary Nitrate contamination of well water has been a decades-long problem in the San Joaquin and Salinas valleys — and now stormwater has flushed more fertilizer and manure into aquifers. When Kelli and Tim Hutten made an offer for a house in the …
EN RESUMEN Después de semanas de lluvia, el Tulare Lake, seco durante mucho tiempo, se está elevando desde el fondo del valle de San Joaquín, poniendo en peligro granjas, pueblos y medios de subsistencia. Ahora la nieve récord en Sierra Nevada se está …
In summary As Colorado River flows decline, California’s share of its water, and particularly that of the Imperial Irrigation District, face potential cutbacks by the federal Bureau of Reclamation. When white settlers forayed into what came to be known as …
In summary The inaugural contest is part of an organization-wide effort to diversify commentary voices across the state and build career pathways for young journalists. A new CalMatters Earth Day op-ed contest is giving young journalists a chance to …
Crime is always a key issue at the state Capitol — and even more so this week. With many Californians worried about personal safety and crime, legislators are touting bills that either support victims of crime or enact harsher penalties on criminals. …
