Los Angeles, CA|News|
Patients About To Flood Vaccine System — Millions Newly Eligible
Today, millions will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, inundating a system already straining under the weight of limited supply.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Premature Or Precautionary? California Is First To Tackle Microplastics In Drinking Water
Huge gaps exist in scientific knowledge, but CA is about to set the world’s first health guidelines for microplastics in drinking water.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Newsom’s $1.5 Billion Investment In Clean Transportation And Jobs Is Vital To Economic Recovery
As the global economy picks up, strategic public investments in clean transportation will create jobs in California.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Podcast: California’s Never-Ending Housing Crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the loss of life from COVID-19 while touting his achievements during a State of the State speech.
San Francisco, CA|News|
UC, Cal State Police Much Less Diverse Than The Students They Serve
At 32 of 33 UC and CSU campuses, police officers are whiter than the students — and in many cases, disparities are glaring.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Here’s Why Your Electricity Prices In CA Are High And Soaring
PG&E customers pay 80% more than the national average.
San Francisco, CA|News|
CA To Hit Critical Milestone For Reopening: From Purple To Red
CA today is expected to hit a benchmark, triggering a big change that will transform the state’s reopening map from purple to mostly red.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Fact-Checking Gavin Newsom’s 2021 State Of The State Speech
As CA's governor delivered his annual address the CalMatters team offered the following corrections, clarifications and context.
San Diego, CA|News|
Labor Protections Needed For Independent Contractors
Providing independent contractors access to labor protections and benefits would help businesses comply with labor laws.
Across California, CA|News|
Policy Traps That Imperil California’s Job Market
Here are three things policymakers must stop doing so California can create healthy employment growth for economic recovery.
Across California, CA|News|
California’s Unemployment Mess Explained In 3 Minutes
The latest CalMatters video offers a quick explanation of how California’s unemployment system went awry during the pandemic.
Across California, CA|News|
Eager To Be Vaccinated, California Farmworkers Face Obstacles
About 73% of farmworkers said they would get the vaccine as soon as possible, but supply remains an issue at farm vaccination sites.
Across California, CA|News|
How California’s Recall Rules Could Spell Trouble For Gavin Newsom
In a recall election, Gov. Newsom could get more votes than his replacement — and still lose his job.
Across California, CA|News|
Bidding Wars And Overblown Fears: The Curious Case Of The California Exodus
When a strange and deadly virus shut down Hollywood last March, Alexander Shea knew he had to move fast. But to where?
Across California, CA|News|
Public Statues Of Unprincipled Leaders Should Be Taken Down
Public statues and streets named for brutal and unprincipled leaders like Junípero Serra carry shame for all of us and should be removed.
Across California, CA|News|
California Indigenous Fear COVID Deaths Undercounted
"We’re born Indian and we die white": CA Native American leaders fear the deaths from the pandemic have been undercounted.
Across California, CA|News|
When Will Nursing Homes Allow Visitors? CA Officials Won’t Say
Long-term care facilities say they are waiting for state guidance before reopening to family visits even though cases have plummeted.
Across California, CA|News|
Will CA's New School Reopening Plan Work?
The school reopening deal unveiled Monday has raised questions about whether it will actually accelerate students’ return to the classroom.
Across California, CA|News|
SNL Rips Newsom, French Laundry
Newsom was skewered in this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live for dining at the French Laundry and for CA's chaotic vaccine rollout.
Across California, CA|News|
Changing Unfair Fines And Fees That Can Derail The Lives Of People Who Can’t Afford To Pay
Government should be able to balance its books without slapping excessive fines and fees on people – it’s a lose-lose arrangement.
