Who buys electric cars in California — and who doesn’t?
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:
Hydrogen may help replace fossil fuels in California but it’s still a greenhouse gas
A growing body of research warns that hydrogen itself can be a powerful contributor to global warming but neither local agencies nor California regulators seem to be paying attention.
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 5:30 am
State may scale down its new home loan program designed to assist first-time homebuyers
Gov. Newsom wants to spend $300 million the first year, which could help about 2,300 buyers. But home prices are falling and mortgage rates are rising, complicating the launch.
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 5:25 am
More pain for California’s forced sterilization patients
Patients who were already victimized once by California’s forced sterilization program — and who are running out of time to claim state compensation — were nearly victimized again. This time, it’s because of a data breach that exposed their personal and medical information. Last December, a researcher looking into the sterilization of thousands of female […]
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 5:00 am
Third time possibly the charm for Newsom’s campaign to limit oil profits
After two false starts, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying again to set limits on oil refinery profits and impose penalties for exceeding them.
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 12:01 am
A boom for concealed carry classes, but long waits for permits
Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:35 am
Aumentan los desalojos y los inquilinos en el condado de Los Ángeles buscan ayuda; protecciones terminan este 31 de Marzo
EN RESUMEN Las protecciones de inquilinos del condado de Los Ángeles afectados por la pandemia del Covid-19 vencen el 31 de marzo. Pero los defensores ya predicen un aumento en los desalojos, ya que los propietarios están buscando una recuperación financiera. Read this article in English. Irma Cervantes apenas podía pagar el alquiler mensual de […]
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:34 am
Evictions rise, tenants scramble for help as LA County protections expire
L.A. County's tenant pandemic protections expire March 31. But already advocates predict a spike in evictions, as landlords seek financial recovery.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:30 am
CalMatters journalists nominated 7 times in Sacramento Press Club Awards
The 3rd Annual Sacramento Press Club Awards honor the best California politics and policy journalism.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:30 am
How the California Reparations Task Force is crafting its recommendations
As the California Reparations Task Force finalizes its recommendations for the Legislature, a member lays out the committee's guiding principles and how their work aligns with international protocols and the examples set by other countries that provided reparations.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:30 amStay informed.
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2023 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.
