April 2, 2020

Which California counties have the highest rates of coronavirus hospitalization? CalMatters is following confirmed and suspected cases. Some are a surprise.

California unemployment applications can only be filed in English or Spanish, leaving a challenge for many residents who speak other languages. Many are new filers who do not understand the application process, lack internet and computer access. Traditional support groups such as nonprofits are also unable to provide in-person help.

Here are suggestions top state education officials had during a CalMatters-hosted event.

Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families, often among the lowest paid workers in America, will not be helped by the $2 trillion stimulus package to help in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Several cases of coronavirus have cropped up among California's homeless population. Now, Fresno County is reporting its first case. That homeless individual who tested positive is being quarantined in a hotel.

¿Qué condados de California tienen las tasas más altas de hospitalización por coronavirus? CalMatters está siguiendo casos confirmados y sospechosos. Algunos son una sorpresa.

Are you a college student whose semester has been turned upside down by the pandemic? Are you a professor who is getting acclimated to teaching your students via video conference? CalMatters College Journalism Network Editor Felicia Mello and fellow Aidan McGloin moderated a conversation with California State University Chancellor Tim White on April 2 to […]

California begins to bend COVID-19 curve, but will it be enough to handle hospital surge? UC drops requirement for SAT, ACT scores. Big recession expected.

California needs to provide high quality computer science education to our students, especially to girls, students of color, and students in low-income and rural communities.

Elections between competing factions of Democrats are the most interesting political duels in California, as three examples in Southern California show.