Affordability must be a priority as California charts a course for economic recovery
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:
Hit or miss: Californians describe vastly different COVID-19 testing experiences
Coronavirus testing in California has been a challenge since day one, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce a new testing strategy soon.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 5:30 am
Imperial County, the COVID-19 epicenter
California's COVID-19 epicenter is Imperial County, an impoverished agricultual oasis with an unusual history.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 12:01 am
In uncertain times, the mission of California’s pension funds is vital
Having learned a hard lesson from the 2008 financial crisis, CalPERS has taken steps over the last couple of years to prepare for another downturn.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020 5:30 am
Some California schools delay in-person classes as coronavirus surges
Schools across the state aren’t sure they can come up with procedures — and the money to implement them — to keep kids safe before class is scheduled to begin this fall.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 4:08 pm
New leaders, new aspirations
With three new positions, CalMatters takes the next step in its growth.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 11:09 am
Should the state investigate local police shootings? California rethinks its resistance
If this state is the nation’s laboratory for progressive laws, why has it been unable to keep the police from policing themselves?
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 5:45 am
Let our international students study in peace; reverse the decision by ICE
Our international students have paid tuition, signed housing leases and registered for classes; and now they have to get on the next plane home.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 5:30 am
Sharing story of depression and anxiety helps many people
Mental illness has long been cloaked in shame and fear, but in the past several years, mental health education has helped enlighten the public.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020 5:25 am
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