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College Beat
College Beat is produced by the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists across the state.
March 26, 2020
Health
Here’s what happens to science when California’s researchers shelter in place
California’s scientists are sheltering in place because of coronavirus restrictions, shutting down research, or switching to study the novel coronavirus.
California Divide
No face masks so California’s farmworkers are left unprotected
Salinas farmworkers Juan Manuel Virgen and Daniel Lopez Aviles circled the field in a white pickup, a coworker behind the wheel. It was about 10 a.m., and the sun was starting to warm the air. All of them had tied bandannas neatly around their necks, tucking them into the front of their shirts. “No hay […]
Coronavirus
California is scrambling to house the homeless. Here’s how it’s playing out.
Shelters are reporting symptomatic residents. Officials worry about outbreaks in tent camps. State authorities are confronting questions of how to speed up help as much as possible.
Coronavirus
Watch: Dealing with (un)employment during the coronavirus pandemic
CalMatters reporters ask state leaders how Californians can file for unemployment, get paid sick leave and more during the coronavirus pandemic.
WhatMatters
1 million unemployment claims in 12 days
California awaits benefits from federal coronavirus stimulus package as hospitals brace for a surge in patients. Pandemic hits Central Valley hard.
Commentary
With coronavirus closing schools, we need to bridge the digital divide for students with internet access for all
The coronavirus has highlighted the digital divide of many students, which is why we should work to establish internet access for all.
Commentary
Virus attacks California ballot measures
Among the coronavirus pandemic's many effects, it will alter the November election by keeping some proposals off the ballot and making approval for tax and bond measures more difficult.