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:
In a recall election, Gov. Newsom could get more votes than his replacement — and still lose his job.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:35 amStreamlined regulatory processes for ecosystem restoration in California will be critical to growing green jobs and meeting environmental goals.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:30 amAbout 73% of farmworkers said they would get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, but vaccination clinics at farm worksites are still infrequent and reliant on scarce supply.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:30 amLawmakers must stand with workers and oppose efforts by gig companies that want legislation to further dismantle workers’ rights.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:25 amAs farmworkers prepare for their second pandemic-era harvest, it is time the state does everything it can to ensure their safety.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:20 amThis week, we talk about the complexities of measuring personal debt in California and the state's new plan to return to in-person learning.
Fri, Mar 5, 2021 5:47 pmState officials announce that outdoor sports and live performance venues, as well as amusement parks, will be allowed to begin reopening on April 1 — with restrictions.
Fri, Mar 5, 2021 2:38 pmNew data from the state’s Judicial Council touts an increase in women judges and people of color on the bench, but Latinos, in particular, remain poorly represented in many Superior Courts.
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