In summary Supporters of a bill reintroduced this year requiring large corporations to disclose their carbon emissions argue it will empower consumers, disrupt greenwashing and help spotlight sustainable companies for others to model. In January, state Sen …
In summary The water crisis in the West and the decline of the Colorado River are going to require painful changes for Southern California farms, and a lot less water. A modest proposal for western water: Turn off the spigot to the Imperial Valley and let …
From CalMatters’ politics reporter Alexei Koseff: Whatever lingering concerns legislative Democrats may have about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently revised proposal to punish oil companies for high gas prices, they seem ready to pass it anyway — and fast. The …
In summary In the new episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast,” CalMatters Housing Reporter Manuela Tobias shares her findings from a five-month investigation on California’s mobile home parks, the last stop in housing …
EN RESUMEN El gobernador Newsom quiere gastar $300 millones el primer año, lo que podría ayudar a unos 2,300 compradores. Pero los precios de las viviendas están cayendo y las tasas hipotecarias están aumentando, lo que complica el lanzamiento del programa …
EN RESUMEN Las comunidades con altas concentraciones de autos eléctricos son prósperas, con educación universitaria y al menos 75% con poblaciones de raza blanca y asiática. En contraste, los autos eléctricos son casi inexistentes en las comunidades de …
In summary It takes the state nearly 800 days — four times longer than is legal — to handle wage claims. Lawmakers ordered an audit to start Sept. 1, if agency issues aren’t addressed by then. California’s independent state auditor will investigate the …
In summary Communities with high concentrations of electric cars are affluent, college-educated and at least 75% white and Asian — revealing the enormous task that California faces electrifying the entire fleet. In Atherton, one of the nation’s richest …
In summary Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed. Business has been booming for Ziyad “Zip” …
In summary California business interests increasingly use ballot measures to block or delay laws imposing new regulations. Progressive groups want to make such actions more difficult. Over the last decade, as Democrats achieved total control of the state …
In summary As the California Reparations Task Force finalizes its recommendations for the Legislature, a member lays out the committee’s guiding principles and how their work aligns with international protocols and the examples set by other countries that …
In summary The 3rd Annual Sacramento Press Club Awards honor the best California politics and policy journalism. CalMatters journalists are finalists in seven categories in this year’s 3rd Annual awards for the best politics and public policy journalism in …
In summary L.A. County’s tenant pandemic protections expire March 31. But already advocates predict a spike in evictions, as landlords seek financial recovery. Irma Cervantes could barely afford the $750 monthly rent for the converted garage apartment she …
It’s no surprise that California has an affordable housing crisis. It has squeezed 500,000 people out of the state and forced tens of thousands onto its streets. But there’s an oft-overlooked group of Californians — 1.6 million of them — who live in …
In summary A court ruling last week upheld much of a 2020 gig-worker initiative, but found part of the measure was invalid. The part the court struck down opens the door to driver unionization legislation, according to labor advocates challenging the …
In summary Artificial intelligence will pour gasoline onto existing tech battles while also introducing a whole new set of policy problems. With partisan gridlock hindering Washington D.C., the early battles could be waged in Sacramento. Guest Commentary …
In summary Retired California government workers will get tens of thousands of dollars if they give up their long-term care insurance. Lea este artículo en español. CalPERS is preparing to pay out roughly $800 million to settle claims that it misled …
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom starts defining his legacy on a four-day statewide tour that focuses on priorities interrupted by crisis and the COVID pandemic, including homelessness, criminal justice and health care. Gov. Gavin Newsom likes to talk about “ …
EN RESUMEN Los trabajadores jubilados del gobierno de California obtendrán decenas de miles de dólares si renuncian a su seguro de atención a largo plazo. Read this article in English. CalPERS se está preparando para pagar aproximadamente $800 millones …
EN RESUMEN Un fallo judicial la semana pasada respaldó la mayor parte de una iniciativa para trabajadores temporales realizada en 2020, pero encontró que parte de la medida no era válida. La parte anulada por el tribunal abre la puerta a la legislación …
