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:
Broad support for Black Lives Matter shows a new generation of race consciousness has arrived
The outpouring of cross-racial support for Black Lives Matter demonstrations has surprised some who feel there is a new awakening in American society.
Thu, Jul 9, 2020 5:30 am
Riskier bet: Why CalPERS, the country’s largest pension fund, is getting into banking
How does the nation's biggest public pension system pay down its debts amid a global economic collapse? One idea: Become a banker.
Thu, Jul 9, 2020 5:30 am
Latino small businesses must equitably benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program
Companies with resources and connections benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program, but we must prioritize our Latino small-business owners.
Thu, Jul 9, 2020 5:20 am
Chaos in unemployment insurance
California's unemployment insurance system, already weak, has been overwhelmed by a flood of claims for payments due to the COVID-19 recession.
Thu, Jul 9, 2020 12:01 am
UC will sue Trump administration over new international student visa rules
The University of California will sue the federal government over new visa guidelines that would force international students to leave the United States if they are enrolled in a college or academic program that only offers courses online, university officials said Wednesday. California’s international students had reacted with confusion and dismay after Immigrations and Customs […]
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 9:24 pm
A grim tally: Newsom puts brave face on California’s COVID-19 surge
After being the first state to impose a stay-at-home order, California faces a battery of grim statistics as the state reopened - and is now poised to potentially send millions of children back to school next month.
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 6:37 pm
Even those with disabilities should have a safe place to go: A family’s crisis during a wildfire
With emergency preparedness a priority and people with disabilities moving out of institutions, our story shows gaps in protecting vulnerable Californians.
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 5:30 am
2020 ballot measures are mostly do-overs
California voters face 12 statewide ballot measures this year and all but two rehash old political battles.
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 12:01 am
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■ Mountain View Los Altos High School District names appointee for new job to lead distance learning
