April 3, 2017

A rainy winter caused severe damage to roads and highways throughout California. Photo by Ben Christopher / CALmatters

Rains cause severe road damage as legislature approves costly repair plan

by Ben Christopher April 3, 2017June 23, 2020

The legislature’s approval Thursday of a $52 billion road repair plan couldn’t come too soon for rain-battered streets and highways that have already suffered severe damage this year. Since the beginning of the year, California’s state highway system has been buffeted with more than 400 sinkholes, downed trees, and mudslides. Caltrans puts the price tag […]

Gov. Jerry Brown, flanked by Democratic legislative leaders and construction workers, announces $52 billion plan to repair state roads. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall, CALmatters

Politics

In California, it’s Democrats struggling to keep party unity

by Laurel Rosenhall April 3, 2017June 23, 2020