Capitol
Should public pensions invest in Uber and Lyft? Sure, says the man who pushed to divest in guns
John Chiang says California's public pensions should stay invested in Uber and Lyft to improve worker benefits.
May 20, 2019
Housing
With CA’s most closely watched housing bill on life support, what’s next?
On this emergency episode of "Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast," CALmatters' Matt Levin and the Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon discuss why SB 50 failed, and what it means for other housing legislation going forward this year.
Mental Health
“If you think the system works, you’re dead wrong:” a discussion on mental health in California
A physician, an advocate, a public health specialist, a suicide-attempt survivor and a California state lawmaker gathered in downtown Sacramento today to offer their diagnosis of the state’s mental health system. The consensus: “We need to start from scratch.”
Events
PolicyMatters: Hope on the Horizon? Reimagining Mental Health in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has cast himself as a champion for mental health. Join us for a discussion with some of the state’s leading voices on this important issue.
Commentary
California gets a hollow win in tax battle
As California prevails in its tax battle with inventor Gilbert Hyatt, the Supreme Court's ruling for the state in his case could foretell a battle over abortion rights.