As California gas prices approach record highs — though costs could soon drop by as much as $1 per gallon — there’s “9.5 billion reasons I think people should be appreciative that the state’s recognizing the stress and strain that families are going …
In summary A new state law unravels decades of parking rules in California cities. On this episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast” CalMatters’ Manuela Tobias and The Los Angeles’ Times’ Liam Dillon explain how that could trim …
In summary For the last two years, some families who receive subsidized child care got a waiver from the fees they pay to participate. But the waiver will end next year after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have extended it, citing an expected …
In summary Assembly members and disgruntled Californians urged the California Public Utilities Commission to keep low-income subsidies as is. A day before the California Public Utilities Commission was to vote on a rule that would have shrunken subsidies …
In summary Local Independent Online News Publishers is a professional journalism association for independent news publishers. CalMatters CEO Neil Chase has been appointed to the board of directors for LION Publishers, an association that supports …
It’s the white whale of California politicians and policymakers, the problem that only seems to intensify no matter how much attention and money are devoted to it: homelessness. About six in 10 Californians said the homeless population has grown in their …
In summary The latest point-in-time count of California’s homeless population shows that it increased at roughly the same pace as previous years, although it appears to have disproportionately affected Latinos. Experts say homelessness interventions are …
California likes to see itself as a leader in climate policy. But transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy also will mean a major reshuffling for workers. What happens to workers in the oil and gas industry whose jobs may disappear? Will …
In summary The principles under which California water rights were assigned during the 20th century simply don’t hold up in the 21st century. The Legislature must change the laws so that sinister legal decisions don’t burden California’s most vulnerable …
In summary The state’s health care workers union has placed measures on the ballot in two California cities that would raise the minimum wage at private facilities. Critics fear hospitals and other facilities would pass on the costs to consumers. This …
In summary Imperial Valley farmers and Southern California cities would get 9% less water from the Colorado River than the amount allocated under their senior rights. Facing demands from the federal government, California water agencies offered today to …
In summary As the battle over speakership of the state Assembly becomes more intense, it resembles a similar intraparty squabble 42 years earlier. An ambitious member of the state Assembly declares that he has enough votes to become speaker and demands …
They say money can’t buy you happiness — and that was likely true Tuesday for the proponents of two dueling initiatives on California’s Nov. 8 ballot to legalize sports betting. After all the money raised by the four campaigns on both sides of Propositions …
“If people just vote for an R or D then all of our conversations are a waste of time.” Robert Howell, the Republican candidate for California insurance commissioner, shared that somewhat fatalistic sentiment — that voters cast ballots for candidates simply …
In summary In a nearly hour-long interview with CalMatters, state Treasurer Fiona Ma talks about her accomplishments on housing, her priority to fix up local fairgrounds, and what she’s doing differently after a lawsuit from a former employee. Fiona Ma has …
In summary The 2022 session of the California Legislature saw the state move close to the Western European model of extensive public services and benefits. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom closed the books on the Legislature’s 2022 session by signing hundreds …
In summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom insists that he’s not running for president but continues to cultivate a national political profile that may indicate otherwise. Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to insist that he has “sub-zero interest” in running for …
Gov. Gavin Newsom hadn’t even finished dispensing with all of the bills on his desk ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline before he issued a call for new legislation. “We’re not going to stand by while greedy oil companies fleece Californians,” the governor …
In summary The University of California aims to ease the transition from community college to university with a new dual admission pilot program launching this spring. High school graduates will be accepted simultaneously to a community college and nearby …
In summary CalMatters is expanding its focus on building engagement with community members. The latest investments in talented people at CalMatters strengthen our focus on sustainable revenue growth and community engagement. These new employees will help …
