CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Three things to know about Gavin Newsom’s spending spree
Gov. Newsom is proposing to spend California's $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more, while campaigning against the recall at the same time.
Fri, May 14, 2021 5:30 am
California needs a redistribution of innovation
Here are 3 things California needs to do to distribute the state’s innovation infrastructure to regions that have been largely ignored.
Fri, May 14, 2021 5:30 am
In favor of extending the eviction moratorium
Clearly, there needs to be systemic, long-term interventions in place, and nonprofits can receive funds to help vulnerable populations.
Fri, May 14, 2021 5:20 am
New report: Drought to hit rural Latino communities hardest
The Legislative Analyst’s Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities, particularly in the Central Valley.
Thu, May 13, 2021 1:29 pm
Pandemic reveals low-wage workers need better protections
Asian Law Caucus and UC Berkeley survey shows alarming conditions and experiences for workers during the pandemic.
Thu, May 13, 2021 9:00 am
California’s redistricting commission wants to hear from you
The redistricting commission will use community input, along with the Census data, to draw the lines for up to 176 election districts.
Thu, May 13, 2021 5:25 am
Opinión: La pandemia revela que los trabajadores con salarios bajos necesitan mejores protecciones
La encuesta de Asian Law Caucus y UC Berkeley muestra condiciones y experiencias alarmantes para los trabajadores durante la pandemia.
Thu, May 13, 2021 3:36 am
Nuevo informe: la sequía afectará con más fuerza a las comunidades rurales latinas
La Oficina del Analista Legislativo advierte a los legisladores de California que se preparen para enviar agua potable de emergencia a las comunidades vulnerables, particularmente en el Valle Central.
Thu, May 13, 2021 2:04 am
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2021 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
