March 12, 2020

Economy

Facing pandemic, California takes cover, from the Capitol to Disneyland

Disneyland will close under state pressure to limit large gatherings. Gov. Gavin Newsom warned to expect more closures.

By Laurel Rosenhall and Ana B. Ibarra • March 12, 2020

Week-long school closure is announced on the marquee at Foulks Ranch elementary school in Elk Grove. Elk Grove Unified closed all district schools until March 13 after a student tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

WhatMatters

California events canceled amid coronavirus pandemic. Prop. 13 campaign concedes defeat. State reaches settlement over T-Mobile and Sprint merger.

By Emily Hoeven • March 12, 2020

Capitol

An Ethnic Studies graduation requirement at CSU can help unify our diverse communities

Ethnic Studies should be a graduation requirement at California State Universities because racial literacy is a skill needed to achieve a just and functioning society.

By Guest Commentary • March 12, 2020

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Commentary

Vice President Kamala Harris?

If Sen. Kamala Harris were to become Joe Biden's vice president, it would launch a game of political musical chairs with Gov. Gavin Newsom conductor.

By Dan Walters • March 12, 2020