In summary In the final weeks of the California election, industry and labor groups are spending millions to influence legislative races. That money is being spent not only to support favored candidates, but to attack their opponents with tough ads and …
In summary The foundation says Becker was selected for “outstanding work that illuminates complicated water issues in California and the west.” CalMatters reporter Rachel Becker is the first recipient of the Rita Schmidt Sudman Award for Excellence in …
How concerned are Democrats in California and across the country about a Republican “red wave” cresting in the Nov. 8 election and clinching the GOP’s control of Congress? I’ll give you three hints: 1. Today, President Joe Biden is set to visit San Diego …
In summary Last time he was on the campaign trail, Gov. Gavin Newsom promised 3.5 million new homes to fix California’s housing crisis. Two housing reporters take stock of what he’s done so far. Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again on the ballot, and while his …
In summary Innovative advanced recycling processes that enable the reuse of products such as artificial turf are taking off around the country, except in California where a new plastics law prevents greater adoption. Guest Commentary written by In water- …
In summary Fossil fuel interests are spending big on local and state ballot measure referendums this year to dismantle laws that protect Californians and the climate. Guest Commentary written by Fossil fuel interests have always resisted California …
In summary A battle over a 27-story high-rise residential project in downtown San Francisco could become a statewide political issue. A department store parking lot in downtown San Francisco is the battleground for a titanic political struggle between …
Forget “twindemic” — California may be in for a three-headed Cerberus of respiratory illnesses this winter as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 collide. Orange County on Monday declared a local public health emergency over RSV, a common …
In summary California colleges often reduce financial aid to students when they earn private grants, a practice known as scholarship displacement. Students say it’s unfair to lose funds they’ve worked hard for and need to pay for soaring living costs. This …
In summary This school year the California transitional kindergarten program began expanding to eventually include all 4-year-olds. But amidst a teacher shortage, some school districts had to move teachers already on staff or lure staff away from preschool …
In summary If your paycheck isn’t right, the state or federal government could help, but it may take some research, records and patience on your part. Wage theft is common in low-wage industries in California. Tens of thousands of workers — in restaurants, …
En resumen Si su cheque de pago no muestra la cantidad correcta, el gobierno estatal o federal podría ayudarlo, pero puede requerir algo de investigación, de búsqueda de registros y mucha paciencia de su parte. Read this article in English. El robo de …
In summary Test your knowledge of the 2022 California election, state politics and other assorted trivia with a CalMatters crossword puzzle. Everyone knows the California election ballot can be puzzling. Now it gets its own puzzle. If you’re looking to …
The claws are coming out in California — not because it was just Halloween, but because voters have only one week left to cast their ballots for the Nov. 8 election. As campaigns enter the final countdown, fights over hotly contested seats in the state …
In summary We won a similar award from E&P last year in the category for smaller sites, so we’re especially proud to have grown into the top spot among large sites this year. CalMatters was just named the best online-only news website in the nation. …
In summary Many Black Californians say they have been treated unfairly or felt disrespected by a health care provider because of their race or ethnicity. A recent study found that increasing the number of Black doctors is the best solution. Guest …
In summary Once improved, desalination could be a better drought solution for California than water reuse or more sustainable groundwater management. Guest Commentary written by If the climate crisis is coming, the water crisis is already here. As rice …
In summary Opponents of Proposition 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but the measure’s supporters and legal experts dispute that interpretation. Proposition 1, the Nov. 8 ballot measure that …
In summary Federal officials are warning California and other states that use Colorado River water to sharply reduce diversions or the government will act unilaterally. California would take the biggest hit. One must wade through a thicket of bureaucratic …
In summary After consuming more than a half-billion dollars on pro and con campaigns, Propositions 26 and 27, rival sports wagering measures, appear to be doomed. In the main, those who promote California ballot measures identify some problem — real or …
