CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five In 1978, five Yuba County men - Bill …Although Newsom campaigned on building 3.5 million homes by 2025, the state has so far issued permits for just 13% of those units, according to a CalMatters analysis. Republican lawmakers, meanwhile, criticized Newsom for failing to seriously consider their ideas to resolve homelessness.CalMatters is a nonprofit news organization that covers state issues such as education, housing, justice and environment. The newsletter WhatMatters provides a weekly guide …Making California an abortion ‘sanctuary’. California is pushing further still. In September, after the Texas law took effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom convened the Future of Abortion Council, a coalition of reproductive rights, health and justice groups, to explore how to make the state a “sanctuary” for abortion. More than 40 policy ...California legislators propose new slate of COVID-19 vaccine laws. An Oakland resident receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the La Clinica de la Raza community vaccination site in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters. A group of California legislators has crafted vaccine laws that would be the most …Welcome to CALmatters' collection of multimedia projects, including our in-depth series on pressing topics, explainers to help you quickly learn about key issues, and a variety of …Year in review: Climate change and flooding hit home in California. by Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo December 20, 2023 Updated December 21, 2023. Sunset above the flood waters in farmland with submerged tractors and farming equipment in Hansen Ranches south of Corcoran on April 26, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, …Adam Echelman covers community colleges through a partnership with Open Campus. He joined CalMatters from the Modesto Bee, where he covered issues of equity across Stanislaus County. Previously, he served as the Executive Director of Libraries Without Borders, a national nonprofit organization committed to promoting access to …The number of women in the state Senate and Assembly is already a record 50 of 120 after the 2022 election. And based on the primary results so far, it’s expected to increase to at least 55 women after the November election, according to Close the Gap California, an advocacy group that seeks to elect women to office.It’s lost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars since. Amid pandemic, California pushed off a plan to prevent EBT theft. Now $10 million a month is stolen from the poor, at taxpayer expense. In May 2019, police entered a 12th-floor room at a Residence Inn near the Los Angeles International Airport and found various tools for credit card theft ...In March, the median price of an existing single family California home was $791,490, more than twice the national median of $375,700 . “When house prices go up, people leave,” said Dowell Myers, a demographer at the University of Southern California. Gov. Gavin Newsom said as much in a recent interview with UCLA’s Blueprint, naming …Blakespear wants to pair her bill with a new state fund, which would help cities, counties and nonprofits build housing for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. But it remains to be seen how much — if any — money the Legislature allocates, as the state faces a budget deficit of at least $22.5 billion this year.Cal Fire tracks how many firefighters and civilians have lost their lives in wildfires. Since 1992, at least 268 people have died in a wildfire, and since 2008, 193 civilians and 32 firefighters lost their lives. Half of California's 20 deadliest fires occurred in the 21st century. The deadliest fire in California history was the Camp Fire in ...It’s lost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars since. Amid pandemic, California pushed off a plan to prevent EBT theft. Now $10 million a month is stolen from the poor, at taxpayer expense. In May 2019, police entered a 12th-floor room at a Residence Inn near the Los Angeles International Airport and found various tools for credit card theft ...How California can prepare for future floods before a megastorm hits. by Guest Commentary January 17, 2023. Cars trapped in a flooded part of the road in the center of the town of Planada on Jan. 11, 2023. The town was under evacuation orders after a series of storms flooded the town. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight …Apr 21, 2022 · U.S. abortion rate continues to fall — but California's is a mystery. In the years immediately following Roe v. Wade, the abortion rate skyrocketed across the country, reaching a high of 25 per 1,000 women of childbearing age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since that time, the rate nationwide has fallen by half. Kimberlee Booth, center, of San Luis Obispo marches with other supporters following speeches at a rally in support of Prop. 1 at the state Capitol on Jan. 31, 2024. …Going electric: Opponents clash as California aims to force diesel trucks off the road. There’s fiery opposition from environmentalists and truckers as state regulators consider a proposal to ban gas-fueled truck sales and make large trucking firms convert to electric within two decades. by Nadia Lopez October 27, 2022.Photo illustration by Anne Wernikoff. “I just don’t think the world demands timidity,” Gavin Newsom told CalMatters in 2018. Back then, becoming California's governor was just his (highly likely) dream. On the campaign trail, the Democratic former mayor of San Francisco offered a big vision for California: the creation of a single-payer ...Growers brace to give up some Colorado River water. The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply. by Alastair Bland January 17, 2023.Why the race is already so crowded. State Senate leader Toni Atkins kicked off her gubernatorial campaign with an event in San Diego on Jan. 19, 2024. Photo by Bryan Giardinelli, Breathe New Winds. More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race.California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack. Dermatologist Dr. Margaret Parsons at her practice, Dermatology Consultants of …California voters in the March 2024 election narrowly passed Proposition 1, a proposal to fund new construction of housing and treatment facilities for people with serious mental health illnesses. Gov. Gavin Newsom championed the measure and called it critical in addressing the state's homelessness crisis.California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack. Dermatologist Dr. Margaret Parsons at her practice, Dermatology Consultants of …Jan 10, 2024 · CalMatters reporters Julie Cart and Rachel Becker contributed to this story. Digging out: Newsom outlines plan to cover state budget deficit Gov. Newsom says the deficit is far smaller than what the Legislature’s analysts projected, and proposes only $8.5 billion in cuts by delaying spending and taking $13 billion from the state’s main ... The Legislative Analyst’s Office recently said in its annual forecast that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic Party-controlled Legislature are facing a $24 billion projected budget deficit for the next fiscal year. If the state enters a recession the outlook is even worse, with revenues predicted to fall short by $30 billion to $50 billion.Gavin Newsom calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. by Sameea Kamal March 21, 2024. Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during a press conference unveiling his 2024 …California legislators introduce bills on guns, elections. Sen. Steven Bradford speaks during the first day of session at the state Capitol on Jan. 3, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters. While Day 2 of the California Legislature’s 2024 session wasn’t as eventful as the first, legislators wasted no time introducing new bills or ...Photo illustration by Anne Wernikoff. “I just don’t think the world demands timidity,” Gavin Newsom told CalMatters in 2018. Back then, becoming California's governor was just his (highly likely) dream. On the campaign trail, the Democratic former mayor of San Francisco offered a big vision for California: the creation of a single-payer ...The way California public schools teach math isn’t working. On national standardized tests, California ranks in the bottom quartile among all states and U.S. territories for 8th grade math scores. Yet for all the sound and fury, the proposed framework, about 800-pages long, is little more than a set of suggestions.Aug 31, 2022 · The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. After eight months, California’s legislative session came to a close on Sept. 1 with a final flurry of frantic activity. Lawmakers rushed to pass hundreds of remaining bills before the clock struck midnight on Aug. 31. For a select few measures, with urgency ... Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. Donate Regulatory efforts include establishing minimum flows on the fiercely contested Scott and Shasta Rivers , and the long-delayed and controversial management plan for the Bay-Delta , the heart of the …The coronavirus bottom line: As of Monday, California had 3,685,032 confirmed cases (+0.02% from previous day) and 62,011 deaths (+0.01% from previous day), according to a CalMatters tracker. California has administered 37,513,067 vaccine doses, and 51.1% of eligible Californians are fully vaccinated. Plus: CalMatters regularly updates this ...Dec 20, 2022 · In summary. CalMatters’ expert journalists around the state created this guide to the state’s efforts to meet the challenges of 2022 and prepare for 2023. Our mission at CalMatters is to help you understand the major issues in this big. state and to learn the how and why and who about the decisions made by our. policy leaders. Nov 7, 2023 · A CalMatters investigation finds that the EDD missed red flags and failed to make long-promised changes before the pandemic — and that once the twin crises hit, the state and its top contractors kept making money but were slow to deliver relief. B y the first COVID summer, no one knew who was who. In Nigeria, an oil company IT engineer was ... Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters. The latest sign that California is easing out of the pandemic and into the endemic phase: The state has dropped its plan to require the COVID-19 vaccination for K-12 students as the state of emergency comes to an end Feb. 28, after nearly three years. That said — “we continue to strongly recommend ...Aug 21, 2017 · Over the past 10 years, California’s population grew by about 6.7%, while new housing grew by only 4.8%, according to data from the California Department of Finance. Population growth has slowed down significantly. In 2019, the state for the first time added more housing units than people. The way California public schools teach math isn’t working. On national standardized tests, California ranks in the bottom quartile among all states and U.S. territories for 8th grade math scores. Yet for all the sound and fury, the proposed framework, about 800-pages long, is little more than a set of suggestions.Why the race is already so crowded. State Senate leader Toni Atkins kicked off her gubernatorial campaign with an event in San Diego on Jan. 19, 2024. Photo by Bryan Giardinelli, Breathe New Winds. More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race.The story has been updated to include their response. Eviction protections for thousands of California households still waiting in line for payments from the state’s multi-billion dollar rent relief program expired Thursday. Since September 2020, the Legislature has passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed four laws shielding tenants who were ...In a state dominated by Democrats for 15 years, he’d make an even more unlikely governor. As millions of Californains suss out what they’re supposed to think about him as they vote in the Sept. 14 recall election, Elder sat down with CalMatters reporters and editors for an hour-long interview.California is eliminating its popular electric car rebate program — which often runs out of money and has long waiting lists — to focus on providing subsidies only to lower-income car buyers. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, in existence since 2010, will end when it runs out of money this year. In its place, the state will expand a program ...California’s snowpack is now officially above average. On March 4, after a three-day blizzard battered the Sierra Nevada, the statewide snowpack reached 104% of average for that date. Even better …Current law shields tenants from eviction if they’ve paid at least 25% of their rent between Sept. 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021. And tenants cannot be evicted over any rent owed between March 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2020 — as long as they respond to their landlord’s eviction notice with a signed declaration of COVID-19-related financial ...CalMatters commentary CalMatters columnist Dan Walters : The U.S. Supreme Court may have the final word on one of California’s signature gun laws. California must prioritize public safety: To protect the public and retailers, we must bring some consequences back into the criminal justice system, argues Assemblymember Vince …A CalMatters investigation finds that the EDD missed red flags and failed to make long-promised changes before the pandemic — and that once the twin crises hit, the state and its top contractors kept making money but were slow to deliver relief. B y the first COVID summer, no one knew who was who. In Nigeria, an oil company IT engineer was ...Rules for thee: How California Legislature skirts its own laws. by Sameea Kamal February 6, 2023. New California legislators stand to take the oath of office in the Senate chambers in the state Capitol on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Martin do …In summary. Despite expecting 12.5 million electric cars by 2035, California officials insist that the grid can provide enough electricity. But that’s based on multiple assumptions — including building solar and wind at almost five times the pace of the past decade — that may not be realistic. Lea este artículo en español.California voters likely will see a mental health ballot measure on the March 2024 election. One would issue a $6 billion bond to create housing for people with mental illnesses. A last-minute change to one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature mental health proposals this week shocked advocates for disabled Californians, who called the move a ...Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. Donate Regulatory efforts include establishing minimum flows on the fiercely contested Scott and Shasta Rivers , and the long-delayed and controversial management plan for the Bay-Delta , the heart of the …May 1, 2023 · Blakespear wants to pair her bill with a new state fund, which would help cities, counties and nonprofits build housing for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. But it remains to be seen how much — if any — money the Legislature allocates, as the state faces a budget deficit of at least $22.5 billion this year. Our reporters are tracking California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policies as he seeks to tackle big issues including housing, climate change, health care and more.CalMatters reached out to the administration at Cal Poly five times for an interview and was rebuffed each time. “Cal Poly recognizes the gap in its enrollment of Black students,” wrote Matt Lazier, a Cal Poly spokesperson, in a 1,300-word email, which CalMatters is sharing in full. Cal Poly “is eager to identify and implement additional ...On Sept. 16, two days after winning the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, despite pleas from cities to veto it. “The housing affordability crisis is undermining the California Dream for families across the state, and threatens our long-term growth and prosperity,” Newsom said in a statement.In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minnesota at police hands, California stepped up with a plan: Put the state in charge of investigating police shootings of unarmed people. CalMatters is tracking these cases and, so far, the Justice Department is struggling to keep up. by Nigel Duara November 10, 2022.by Alexei Koseff June 22, 2023. Ojai City Councilmember Suza Francina in her 140-square-foot temporary home provided by a friend in Ojai on June 13, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters. In summary. An Ojai City Councilmember moved out of her district after losing her home and is in danger of losing her seat.CalMatters obtained the state’s contract with the bank and detailed how the deal had led to legitimate claimants being swept up in fraud crackdowns and unable to access badly needed funds. In February, CalMatters obtained more public records showing how both the bank and the state were poised to profit from the spike in unemployment …Together, they’ve spent more than $188 million lobbying the state government since 2005, making them the third and first largest spenders on hired advocates since then. Oil companies have had plenty of challenges in California, a state with ambitious climate goals including a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.Making California an abortion ‘sanctuary’. California is pushing further still. In September, after the Texas law took effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom convened the Future of Abortion Council, a coalition of reproductive rights, health and justice groups, to explore how to make the state a “sanctuary” for abortion. More than 40 policy ...Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters. With the Legislature on its month-long summer recess until today, Jones-Sawyer worked from the district on a recent Tuesday. Under the watch of former presidents Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama, …CalMatters’ Barbara Feder Ostrov has this Q&A to set your mind at something closer to ease. 2. Minding the enthusiasm gap. Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a press conference at The Unity Council in Oakland to announce an estimated $75.7 billion surplus and additional stimulus checks, tax rebates and additional rent relief on May 10, …In summary. Despite expecting 12.5 million electric cars by 2035, California officials insist that the grid can provide enough electricity. But that’s based on multiple assumptions — including building solar and wind at almost five times the pace of the past decade — that may not be realistic. Lea este artículo en español.The California Legislature is considering a bill that would require the pension funds for state workers and teachers to sell holdings in the 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies by July 2031. The bill would also stop the funds from making new investments in those companies starting in 2024. These pension funds aren’t simple bank ...Become a CalMatters member with a tax-deductible donation today to stay informed, bolster our journalism and expand how many people we reach across California. One of the most pressing issues in California is inequality. Sign up for a weekly must-read to stay informed on critical issues.How California can prepare for future floods before a megastorm hits. by Guest Commentary January 17, 2023. Cars trapped in a flooded part of the road in the center of the town of Planada on Jan. 11, 2023. The town was under evacuation orders after a series of storms flooded the town. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight …Jan 10, 2024 · CalMatters reporters Julie Cart and Rachel Becker contributed to this story. Digging out: Newsom outlines plan to cover state budget deficit Gov. Newsom says the deficit is far smaller than what the Legislature’s analysts projected, and proposes only $8.5 billion in cuts by delaying spending and taking $13 billion from the state’s main ... CalMatters analyzed data on deadly police shootings, officers charged with crimes for on-duty deaths, and use-of-force training of officers since the law took effect. The analysis found: The number of fatal police shootings in California rose: from 135 in 2019 to 148 in 2020, according to data tracked by the Washington Post.Aug 31, 2022 · The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. After eight months, California’s legislative session came to a close on Sept. 1 with a final flurry of frantic activity. Lawmakers rushed to pass hundreds of remaining bills before the clock struck midnight on Aug. 31. For a select few measures, with urgency ... To qualify as a 100% affordable housing project under the city of Los Angeles’ streamlined treatment, a studio can go for roughly $1,800. Compare that to a traditional publicly subsidized project which could charge as little at $650 for the same unit. And you can bet this studio doesn’t have a parking spot.Making California an abortion ‘sanctuary’. California is pushing further still. In September, after the Texas law took effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom convened the Future of Abortion Council, a coalition of reproductive rights, health and justice groups, to explore how to make the state a “sanctuary” for abortion. More than 40 policy ...Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters. The latest sign that California is easing out of the pandemic and into the endemic phase: The state has dropped its plan to require the COVID-19 vaccination for K-12 students as the state of emergency comes to an end Feb. 28, after nearly three years. That said — “we continue to strongly recommend ...Jan 2, 2023 · Not to be outdone, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature passed this new law that allows private citizens to collect $10,000 by suing those who make or sell illegal “ghost guns” or assault-style weapons. The U.S. Supreme Court, however, could throw out the Texas law and ones like it, including California’s. CalMatters sought records from all 58 county sheriff’s departments. Thirty-three provided the records, which listed about 5,800 people who have been behind bars for longer than a year without being sentenced for a crime. For 22 counties that wouldn’t provide records, CalMatters scraped online inmate locators and court dockets, uncovering ...Running for governor in 2017, then-Lt. Gov. Newsom pledged to spur a never-before-seen tsunami of homebuilding in California to bridge the gap between the growing population and shrinking stock of housing driving the affordability crisis. “As Governor, I will lead the effort to develop the 3.5 million new housing units we need by …A CalMatters investigation finds that the EDD missed red flags and failed to make long-promised changes before the pandemic — and that once the twin crises hit, the state and its top contractors kept making money but were slow to deliver relief. B y the first COVID summer, no one knew who was who. In Nigeria, an oil company IT engineer was ...Become a CalMatters member with a tax-deductible donation today to stay informed, bolster our journalism and expand how many people we reach across California. One of the most pressing issues in California is inequality. Sign up for a weekly must-read to stay informed on critical issues.Housing. An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less. California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond that would build thousands of housing units and treatment beds for …CalMatters.org. 15,211 likes · 365 talking about this · 14 were here. Your nonprofit & nonpartisan state newsroom dedicated to explaining how government impacts our lives.by Rachel Becker November 7, 2022. Recycling is one way for California to boost its water supply. Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge captures and reuses water to irrigate its lush forests, ponds and gardens. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters. Lea este artículo en español. Over and over again, drought launches California into a ...As much as 131,000 gallons and a minimum of about 24,696 gallons of crude oil spilled from the pipeline, according to the Coast Guard’s estimates. Martyn Willsher, president and CEO of Amplify Energy, said a ship’s anchor striking the pipeline was “one of the distinct possibilities” for the cause of the spill.Pro-gun rights advocates, two 20-year-old gun enthusiasts and a handful of gun shops sued the State of California in July 2019, arguing that a new state law setting the legal gun-purchasing age at 21 unjustifiably “prohibits an entire class of adults from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.”.A CalMatters investigation finds that the EDD missed red flags and failed to make long-promised changes before the pandemic — and that once the twin crises hit, the state and its top contractors kept making money but were slow to deliver relief. B y the first COVID summer, no one knew who was who. In Nigeria, an oil company IT engineer was ...CalMatters columnist Dan Walters wondered whether lawmakers — charged with recommending replacement candidates to Newsom — would “select a worthy successor who will maintain the office’s tradition of telling it like it is, not like politicians wish it to be.”. And Republican lawmakers — who make up a small minority of the California Legislature …Bill package takes aim at AI and elections. by Khari Johnson February 12, 2024. A voter fills out their ballot at a voting site at the Hamilton School gymnasium in central Fresno on June 7, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local.Clark knapp, Fabric warehouse direct, Teddy stratford, Lewis county animal shelter, Dave and buster's nashville, Kingwood kingwood, Dept of motor vehicles florida, Vonns, White haven memorial park, Dominos longview tx, Martin's crosswinds greenbelt md 20770, Pallet sales, Bear creek winery, Alorica el paso
The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. $25 billion. That’s the estimated deficit Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will confront when crafting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal advisor announced Wednesday. The projection marks a stunning …. Black bears hockey
Advocates theorize that may have contributed to a steady growth in enrollment; total payments to California families rose from $505 million in March 2020 to $1.4 billion in March 2023. Those emergency allotments ended in March, reducing benefits to 5.3 million Californians by a total of nearly $500 million a month.CalMatters sought records from all 58 county sheriff’s departments. Thirty-three provided the records, which listed about 5,800 people who have been behind bars for longer than a year without being sentenced for a crime. For 22 counties that wouldn’t provide records, CalMatters scraped online inmate locators and court dockets, uncovering ...Rep. Michelle Steel talks to her team while canvassing for registered Republican voters ahead of the primary for the new 45th Congressional district in Buena Park on May 28, 2022. Photo by Bing Guan for CalMatters Awakening a long-ignored electorate. Political engagement has historically been much lower than average among …Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters. The California Legislature is in the middle of an exodus this year. The combination of term limits, new districts and electoral opportunities elsewhere has resulted in …Key issues that will shape California in 2023. The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. Welcome to 2023 — a year that will likely prove decisive in California’s attempts to address some of its most pervasive challenges, ranging from housing and homelessness to climate change.Tents line up against a fence at a homeless encampment near Highway 180 in west Fresno on Feb. 11, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters. In summary. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that has implications for how much power California officials have over homeless camps. It will rule on current precedent later this …Alexei covers Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Legislature and California government from Sacramento. He joined CalMatters in January 2022 after previously reporting on the Capitol for The Sacramento Bee and the... More by Alexei Koseff. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his plan to cover a California budget deficit now projected at …PG&E said it will seek permission to keep the plant, now slated for shutdown in 2025, operating for up to 20 additional years — the full extent that is customary for a nuclear power plant application. But state officials have not indicated that they intend to allow Diablo Canyon to stay open past 2030. Under a law passed last summer, SB 846 ...CalMatters’ journalists explain the most important issues in California. Enter your email address below to sign up for our free newsletters and receive reporting that helps you stay informed and engaged in your community. By signing up, you agree to the terms. Inequality Insights Your weekly must-read to stay on top of inequality, one of ...The five-year climate change strategy, called a scoping plan, outlines in its 297 pages how California could end its reliance on oil and also clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. The staff’s final draft plan adds bolder commitments, reducing oil use by 94% from 2022 levels by 2045 — up from a goal of 91% in the September version of ...The journalists at CalMatters followed these and many other California state government issues closely this year, listening to experiences from neighborhoods, schools and farms and questioning elected leaders, advocates and experts. CalMatters’ 2021-2022 Primer about state politics and policy is a collection of what we saw and learned.A CalMatters investigation finds that environmentally stringent California sends nearly half its toxic waste across its borders, often to states with weaker rules. One of the biggest out-of-state dumpers: the state’s own hazardous waste watchdog. In September 2020, workers in Brawley near the Mexico border began loading dump trucks with soil ...California once proudly wore the badge of a tough-on-crime state. But after incarcerating more than 170,000 people at its peak in 2006, things have changed. Over the past decade, voters, legislators and governors have weighed in on policies to reduce California’s prison population, changing state laws along the way.A CalMatters series investigates what’s improved and what’s worsened since the last drought — and vividly portrays the impacts on California’s places and people. Researchers are applying lessons learned from the last drought to enable the $50 billion agricultural sector to sustain itself in a new reality, where water use will not be ...Kimberlee Booth, center, of San Luis Obispo marches with other supporters following speeches at a rally in support of Prop. 1 at the state Capitol on Jan. 31, 2024. …The coronavirus bottom line: As of Monday, California had 3,685,032 confirmed cases (+0.02% from previous day) and 62,011 deaths (+0.01% from previous day), according to a CalMatters tracker. California has administered 37,513,067 vaccine doses, and 51.1% of eligible Californians are fully vaccinated. Plus: CalMatters regularly updates this ...The story has been updated to include their response. Eviction protections for thousands of California households still waiting in line for payments from the state’s multi-billion dollar rent relief program expired Thursday. Since September 2020, the Legislature has passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed four laws shielding tenants who were ...Why the race is already so crowded. State Senate leader Toni Atkins kicked off her gubernatorial campaign with an event in San Diego on Jan. 19, 2024. Photo by Bryan Giardinelli, Breathe New Winds. More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race.California’s environmental justice law is supposed to clean the air for 15 hot spot communities, home to almost 4 million people. But after more than 4 years and $1 billion, it’s still impossible to say whether it’s worked. Lea este artículo en español. The South Stockton classroom where Ashley Pearl Pana spent recess trapped indoors is ...California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack. Dermatologist Dr. Margaret Parsons at her practice, Dermatology Consultants of …California’s citizens redistricting commission is designed to be nonpartisan, but party politics will be influenced by its final congressional and legislative maps. Most studies say Democrats will still have the upper hand. by Sameea Kamal and Jeremia Kimelman December 1, 2021.CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state. Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five In 1978, five Yuba County men - Bill …by Rachel Becker November 7, 2022. Recycling is one way for California to boost its water supply. Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge captures and reuses water to irrigate its lush forests, ponds and gardens. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters. Lea este artículo en español. Over and over again, drought launches California into a ...The coronavirus bottom line: As of Monday, California had 3,685,032 confirmed cases (+0.02% from previous day) and 62,011 deaths (+0.01% from previous day), according to a CalMatters tracker. California has administered 37,513,067 vaccine doses, and 51.1% of eligible Californians are fully vaccinated. Plus: CalMatters regularly …California Divide. Border Patrol dropped 42,000 migrants on San Diego streets. Now county, groups are seeking help. by Justo Robles, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde and Wendy Fry December 4, 2023. Kevin Mendoza, a migrant from Ecuador, is currently staying at a shelter in San Diego while he awaits his asylum court hearing. Nov. 8, 2023.In summary. The latest report from the California High-Speed Rail Authority projects costs for the initial segment at $35 billion, which exceeds secured funding by $10 billion. Other segments of the system are likely to have their projected costs increase, too. The state hopes it will get more federal aid. Lea este artículo en español.Dec 31, 2019 · About 8,000 families and 12,000 children were homeless in California last year. In Los Angeles, their number spiked by 45.7%. As a result, family homelessness was the main focus of the 2021-22 state budget; Newsom announced a goal of zero family homelessness in the next five years. Alexei covers Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Legislature and California government from Sacramento. He joined CalMatters in January 2022 after previously reporting on the Capitol for The Sacramento Bee and the... More by Alexei Koseff. Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his plan to cover a California budget deficit now projected at …Speaker Rivas shuffles the leadership deck and YIMBYs win. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, right, talks with Assemblymember David Alvarez, a San Diego Democrat, during session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 24, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters. Assembly Speaker Rivas puts key allies into leadership posts …Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. Donate Regulatory efforts include establishing minimum flows on the fiercely contested Scott and Shasta Rivers , and the long-delayed and controversial management plan for the Bay-Delta , the heart of the …Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. Donate Regulatory efforts include establishing minimum flows on the fiercely contested Scott and Shasta Rivers , and the long-delayed and controversial management plan for the Bay-Delta , the heart of the …Running for governor in 2017, then-Lt. Gov. Newsom pledged to spur a never-before-seen tsunami of homebuilding in California to bridge the gap between the growing population and shrinking stock of housing driving the affordability crisis. “As Governor, I will lead the effort to develop the 3.5 million new housing units we need by …Become a CalMatters member with a tax-deductible donation today to stay informed, bolster our journalism and expand how many people we reach across California. One of the most pressing issues in California is inequality. Sign up for a weekly must-read to stay informed on critical issues.California voters in the March 2024 election narrowly passed Proposition 1, a proposal to fund new construction of housing and treatment facilities for people with serious mental health illnesses. Gov. Gavin Newsom championed the measure and called it critical in addressing the state's homelessness crisis.At first, the federal agency agreed to cover 75% of the cost for eligible expenses, including the rooms and services such as meals, security and cleaning. By …CalMatters has carved out a leadership role as a trusted brand and “go-to” hub for in-depth news and information on statewide issues. Our work has led to changes in policy, new legislation and investigations and discussions at the Capitol, in political groups and beyond — and because of our collaborative approach, people across the state are more engaged …The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. $25 billion. That’s the estimated deficit Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers will confront when crafting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal advisor announced Wednesday. The projection marks a stunning …California legislators propose new slate of COVID-19 vaccine laws. An Oakland resident receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the La Clinica de la Raza community vaccination site in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters. A group of California legislators has crafted vaccine laws that would be the most …On Sept. 16, two days after winning the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law, despite pleas from cities to veto it. “The housing affordability crisis is undermining the California Dream for families across the state, and threatens our long-term growth and prosperity,” Newsom said in a statement. Our reporters closely follow California state legislators, the causes they champion, the committees they serve on and the legislation they introduce. Here is our list of the top leaders on the state’s major issues. How we choose →. K-12 education. Higher education. A duplex in Sacramento on Aug. 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters. By Manuela Tobias . WHAT THE BILLS WOULD DO. SB 9 would allow most homeowners across the state to build two houses or a duplex where now only one house is allowed.The bill, carried by a team of Democrats led by Senate leader Toni Atkins of San …Jan 31, 2022 · California’s environmental justice law is supposed to clean the air for 15 hot spot communities, home to almost 4 million people. But after more than 4 years and $1 billion, it’s still impossible to say whether it’s worked. Lea este artículo en español. The South Stockton classroom where Ashley Pearl Pana spent recess trapped indoors is ... The number of women in the state Senate and Assembly is already a record 50 of 120 after the 2022 election. And based on the primary results so far, it’s expected to increase to at least 55 women after the November election, according to Close the Gap California, an advocacy group that seeks to elect women to office.According to state projections, by 2030 more than 9 million Californians will be over the age of 65. That is 3 million more than there are today. Within a decade, one out of every five of the state’s residents will be seniors. And despite increased cost of living, baby boomers don’t seem to be leaving California.CalMatters asked 400 local law enforcement agencies across California for the most recent monthly reports they’d received regarding unlawfully armed people in their jurisdictions. About 80 departments indicated they were aware of the report but declined to provide a copy, citing various public records exemptions.Jan 18, 2024 · California will dole out $250 million more in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers this spring, while making changes to its 1-year-old program aimed at reaching a more diverse group of borrowers across the state. Last year frenzied homebuyers hoovered up nearly all $300 million budgeted for the California Dream for All loan program ... California voters likely will see a mental health ballot measure on the March 2024 election. One would issue a $6 billion bond to create housing for people with mental illnesses. A last-minute change to one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature mental health proposals this week shocked advocates for disabled Californians, who called the move a ...CalMatters is a nonprofit news organization that covers California's elections, politics, justice, economy, education, housing, environment and health. Read …Sameea Kamal is a reporter at CalMatters covering the state Capitol and California politics. She joined CalMatters in June 2021 from the Los Angeles Times, where she was a News Desk editor. Sameea was... More by Sameea Kamal. New members of the California Legislature count some victories in representing constituents, but criticize the …California once proudly wore the badge of a tough-on-crime state. But after incarcerating more than 170,000 people at its peak in 2006, things have changed. Over the past decade, voters, legislators and governors have weighed in on policies to reduce California’s prison population, changing state laws along the way.The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters. After eight months, California’s legislative session came to a close on Sept. 1 with a final flurry of frantic activity. Lawmakers rushed to pass hundreds of remaining bills before the clock struck midnight on Aug. 31. For a select few measures, with urgency ...The coronavirus bottom line: As of Monday, California had 3,685,032 confirmed cases (+0.02% from previous day) and 62,011 deaths (+0.01% from previous day), according to a CalMatters tracker. California has administered 37,513,067 vaccine doses, and 51.1% of eligible Californians are fully vaccinated. Plus: CalMatters regularly updates this ...CalMatters covers quality of life issues, holds leaders accountable and explains state government to 39 million Californians. Learn about its mission, funding, diversity, ethics and accessibility.Kimberlee Booth, center, of San Luis Obispo marches with other supporters following speeches at a rally in support of Prop. 1 at the state Capitol on Jan. 31, 2024. …Gov. Gavin Newsom has amassed more than $14.2 million in a campaign war chest for his hallmark mental health initiative, which will appear on the March 5 primary ballot, a sum that eclipses the resources of the measure’s opponents. He’s drawing from longtime allies in health care, unions and tribes to fund the campaign for Proposition 1 ...A new law is designed to end the “pink tax” on products marketed to women in California. Photo via iStock CalMatters politics intern Ariel Gans summarizes the new “pink tax” law.. Shoppers may have noticed that shampoos and other personal care products marketed to women sometimes cost more than very similar versions for men.The proposal could cut a break for a narrow subset of the larger population of Californians who owe child support debt to the government; the state did not release to CalMatters the exact number …Jan 10, 2024 · Last year, Newsom proposed spending $297 billion; the final total in June was upped to $310 billion. About 70% of California’s total state spending would go toward public schools, colleges and health and social services — a trend that’s held steady since the 1970s, according to a CalMatters review of state budget data. Advocates theorize that may have contributed to a steady growth in enrollment; total payments to California families rose from $505 million in March 2020 to $1.4 billion in March 2023. Those emergency allotments ended in March, reducing benefits to 5.3 million Californians by a total of nearly $500 million a month.Aug 8, 2023 · Explainers. California is the first state to tackle reparations for Black residents. What that really means. California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations is handing lawmakers dozens of recommendations, including a proposal that the state apologize for slavery and racist policies, and make financial amends. CalMatters asked 400 local law enforcement agencies across California for the most recent monthly reports they’d received regarding unlawfully armed people in their jurisdictions. About 80 departments indicated they were aware of the report but declined to provide a copy, citing various public records exemptions.Mar 5, 2024 · Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. Donate The Yes on Prop. 1 campaign amassed a nearly $21 million war chest for the ballot measure, drawing support from law enforcement groups, major health care organizations and the mental health advocacy group NAMI California. California is eliminating its popular electric car rebate program — which often runs out of money and has long waiting lists — to focus on providing subsidies only to lower-income car buyers. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, in existence since 2010, will end when it runs out of money this year. In its place, the state will expand a program ...CalMatters has carved out a leadership role as a trusted brand and “go-to” hub for in-depth news and information on statewide issues. Our work has led to changes in policy, new legislation and investigations and discussions at the Capitol, in political groups and beyond — and because of our collaborative approach, people across the state are more …The law essentially created two new categories of nurse practitioners. Starting in January, nurse practitioners who have completed 4,600 hours or three years of full-time clinical practice in California can apply for the first category. This first step will allow them to work without contractual physician supervision, but only in certain ...How college admissions are changing after the end of affirmative action. by Carolyn Jones and Mikhail Zinshteyn November 3, 2023. Maya Murchison at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista on Oct. 23, 2023. Murchison, a high school senior, says the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has affected her college application …Oct 25, 2019 · In 2018, California spent nearly $1 billion on fire suppression and emergency response, surpassing the budgeted $450 million. Put another way: CalFire’s total funding for fire protection, resource management and fire prevention has grown from $800 million in 2005-06 to an estimated $3.7 billion in 2021-22. Growers brace to give up some Colorado River water. The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply. by Alastair Bland January 17, 2023.California once proudly wore the badge of a tough-on-crime state. But after incarcerating more than 170,000 people at its peak in 2006, things have changed. Over the past decade, voters, legislators and governors have weighed in on policies to reduce California’s prison population, changing state laws along the way.In March, the median price of an existing single family California home was $791,490, more than twice the national median of $375,700 . “When house prices go up, people leave,” said Dowell Myers, a demographer at the University of Southern California. Gov. Gavin Newsom said as much in a recent interview with UCLA’s Blueprint, naming …Gov. Gavin Newsom this year signed two union-backed bills that will boost fast-food and health care workers’ minimum wages. California-based fast-food workers for chains with 60 or more locations around the nation will earn at least $20 an hour beginning in April, $4 higher than the overall state minimum wage of $16 that will be effective Jan. 1.Become a CalMatters member today to stay informed, bolster our nonpartisan news and expand knowledge across California. 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