Explainers
California’s worsening wildfires explained
In California, wildfire season is nearly year-round. CalMatters explores why, and what could help fireproof the state.
October 25, 2019
Environment
Trump plan could bring growers more water. But will it harm California’s rare salmon?
The Trump administration this week declared that pumping more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to supply farms will not jeopardize the endangered salmon and smelt that live in the estuary. This clears the way for the federal government to deliver more water, possibly as soon as next year. The decision is a big and […]
Environment
Will fed’s lawsuit targeting California’s key climate change policy cost polluters and taxpayers?
Trade groups representing manufacturers and oil companies raise alarm at the latest federal attack on California's climate policies.
WhatMatters
What cities are in fiscal distress, a nonprofit faces allegations of gang infiltration, and black market vapes
Dashboard lists cities in fiscal distress. Report says Salinas nonprofit has been infiltrated by a gang. Toy district turns into black market for vaping.