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Is California Still Facing An Eviction Tsunami When The Moratorium Ends?
CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic.
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After 453 Days, California Reopens
A staggering 453 days after Newsom issued the first stay-at-home order, shutting the state down overnight, most businesses will reopen.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Will Travel And Tourism Return With California Reopening?
As CA drops capacity and social distancing rules, experts are tempering expectations on a full rebound of the state’s tourism industry.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Californians Should Be Seeing Red Over Electricity Rate Hikes
New bill would limit sky-high fees that enrich utilities at the expense of ratepayers, but legislators may need a push.
San Diego, CA|News|
A Serious Man: Can Kevin Faulconer Run For Governor Without The Gimmicks?
Kevin Faulconer is not the guy with the bear.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Thanks, But No Thanks: Why Community Colleges Are Resisting $170 Million
College faculty for decades have been seeking more money to hire full-time instructors. But it could hurt colleges down the line.
San Francisco, CA|News|
How Better Data Can Help California Avoid A Drinking Water Crisis
Drought reporting systems can predict where wells will go dry and help communities prepare to take action before they run out of water.
San Diego, CA|News|
Don't Delay Governor's Broadband Plan
Lock in the details for a “middle mile” broadband infrastructure plan before June 15 to secure billions in federal funding.
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Must Renew Efforts To Keep Families In Crisis Together
A permanent investment in supportive services could help keep children out of our foster care system.
Across California, CA|News|
County Health Agencies — Fighting Disease — Also Have To Fight For State Funds
As the governor and lawmakers wrangle over the budget, local public health departments are underfunded and overwhelmed.
Across California, CA|News|
Will Psychedelics Become Legal In California?
The state Senate passed a bill to legalize hallucinogenic drugs for Californians 21 and older. Could psychedelics become the next cannabis?
Across California, CA|News|
Masks At Work? California Can't Decide
Masks at school, but not at the store. Well, unless you work at the store. But store employees may only have to wear masks until June 28.
San Diego, CA|News|
Legislators Must Keep High-Speed Rail On Track
Budget surplus puts California in a unique position to profit from federal transportation investment.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Will California Public Schools Continue Free Lunches For All?
Legislators want to spend $650 million a year to continue a pandemic program for free meals for all California public school students.
San Francisco, CA|News|
A Holistic Remedy To Lower Health Care Costs
An Office of Health Care Affordability would end California’s whack-a-mole approach.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
When Is The Newsom Recall Election? Maybe Sooner Than You Think
Californians will almost certainly vote this year whether to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office. But when?
San Francisco, CA|News|
Urban Housing Projects Need To Be Unfettered
A bill that frees small developments from zoning and environmental restrictions could put a dent in the state’s housing crisis.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
California Extends Outdoor Dining, To-Go Drinks Through Dec. 31
Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
How California Got Tough On Guns
California has layered on restrictions while gun owners and manufacturers continue to try to find their way out of them.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Zoning Changes Could Put A Hurt On Black Homeownership
Bills addressing affordability are likely to benefit developers more than families.
