In summary A dozen days of wet and wild weather haven’t ended the drought, and won’t cure the driest period in the West in the past 1,200 years. The year 2023 began with a historic bang — record precipitation and disastrous flooding throughout much of …
In summary As California’s state budget morphs from a $97.5 billion surplus to a multi-billion-dollar deficit, it’s another reminder about the volatility of the state’s revenue system. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s penchant for braggadocio was in full flower eight …
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s big budget reveal Tuesday morning is only a first step in a long process: Legislators hold hearings, number crunchers update revenue projections, Newsom presents a revised version in May and he negotiates with the Legislature before …
In summary After years of record California budget surpluses, Gov. Newsom outlines a plan to deal with a deficit he projects at $22.5 billion. He says he can keep his big promises despite the “modest shortfall.” California will delay some spending …
In summary The governor’s proposal to slash $6 billion in funding “unquestionably hurts the state more in the long-term,” one climate activist said. Environmentalists slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom for slashing billions of dollars from initiatives that the …
In summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom bragged about California’s respect for freedom, but snubbed reporters aren’t buying it. A reporter for West Virginia’s public broadcasting system was fired last month after exposing the state health agency’s abuse of …
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In summary The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists honored CalMatters’ work. Our environmental coverage recently won two first-place awards from the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists. Reporter Julie …
EN RESUMEN Después de años de superávits presupuestarios récord en California, el gobernador Newsom describe un plan para lidiar con un déficit que se proyecta será de unos $22,500 millones. Él dice que puede cumplir sus grandes promesas a pesar del “ …
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In summary With Bakersfield Republican Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, voters in Kern County and across California can expect more theatrics and little relief for our most pressing issues. Guest Commentary written by Only one conclusion can be reached …
In summary It’s been close to 30 years since California enacted the bulk of its seismic safety standards, but hospitals continue to ask for more time and flexibility. They argue that many facilities, especially smaller ones, can’t afford the retrofitting …
In summary The California Air Resources Board’s “scoping plan” for achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 is long on data and promises and short on all-important details. In mid-November, the California Air Resources Board released its long-awaited “scoping …
In summary Two recent appellate court cases underscore the chaotic role that the California Environmental Quality Act plays in construction of much-needed housing. It’s well known that the California Environmental Quality Act, signed by then-Gov. Ronald …
In summary After leading a “March for Democracy” on the second anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Gavin Newsom portrayed himself as a partisan warrior on the national stage, but a unifier in California in his second inaugural speech. As the sun …
EN RESUMEN Después de encabezar una “Marcha por la Democracia” en el segundo aniversario de la insurrección del Capitolio de EE.UU., Gavin Newsom se presentó a sí mismo como un guerrero partidista en el escenario nacional, pero unificador en California en …
EN RESUMEN Los gastos de transporte son una parte del alto costo de la universidad que está obligando a muchos estudiantes de bajos ingresos a salir de los sistemas de educación superior del estado. Algunos campus se han asociado con agencias de tránsito …
Over the next few days, very different events will take place in downtown Sacramento. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to march to the state Capitol with a group of ticketed supporters before being sworn into office for his second term, according to an …
In summary While the graduate student workers that went on strike from the UC system for six weeks won concessions like increased pay, a substantial portion of the workers are still dissatisfied and the contracts are relatively short, so tough negotiations …
Read this explainer in English. Desde el principio, ha habido un gobierno estatal. Incluso antes de que existiera un gobierno federal, hubo una colección de estados organizados bajo los Artículos de la Confederación en 1781. Pero las 13 entidades separadas …
