August 2020

Un cartel que anima a los trabajadores de los viñedos a practicar el distanciamiento social colocado entre las vides el 6 de mayo de 2020 en Oakville. El condado de Napa no recoge datos sobre brotes del coronavirus en el lugar de trabajo. Foto de Anne Wernikoff para CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

¿Por qué los condados no informan al público de los brotes de COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo?

El contagio del coronavirus ha sido masivo en lugares de trabajos esenciales en toda California, pero muchos condados no informan al público sobre estos brotes, lo que plantea interrogantes sobre a quiénes se está protegiendo en verdad.

By

Jackie Botts

,

Laurence Du Sault

and

Manuela Tobias

• August 28, 2020

Yonas Paulos, who is visually impaired and relies on buses to get to his medical appointments, takes a seat on a Fresno Area Express bus in downtown Fresno on Aug. 28, 2020. He is concerned about catching the coronavirus while riding the bus or at a stop with too many people. Photo by Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee

Economy

Longer waits and fewer buses: Pandemic worsens shortfalls and service cuts

Cuts in service could be just the beginning, local agencies warn, as they face unprecedented tax and fare shortfalls that threaten bus and rail lines next year, too.

By

Elizabeth Castillo

• August 28, 2020

Rodolfo Cortés, un activista a favor de los inquilinos, se manifiesta frente a la Alcaldía de El Monte por una moratoria de desalojo más estricta, el 29 de marzo de 2020. Foto de Pierce Singgih, SCNG

CalMatters en Español

Newsom y los legisladores llegan a un acuerdo de desalojo por la pandemia. Esto es lo que debe saber.

El acuerdo propuesto incluye algunas disposiciones de protección contra el desalojo de los inquilinos, pero no la condonación del alquiler. Los defensores del proyecto de ley insisten en que es una medida provisional para ayudar a los californianos que necesiten asistencia hasta que llegue la tan esperada ayuda federal.

By

Matt Levin

• August 28, 2020

A protester holds up a sign that says ‘stop killing us’ during a demonstration May 29, 2020 Downtown Oakland. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

WhatMatters

Protests heat up across California

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, August 28. Police reforms uncertain Protests over racism and police brutality are reigniting across California following the Wisconsin police shooting of Jacob Blake, even as state lawmakers back away from a slate of police reform bills introduced after George Floyd’s death as the legislative session draws to a close. As […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• August 28, 2020

A sign encouraging vineyard workers to practice social distancing is posted among the grapevines on May 6, 2020 in Oakville. Napa County does not collect data on workplace coronavirus outbreaks. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for

California Divide

Why won’t counties report workplace COVID outbreaks to the public?

Coronavirus has exploded in essential workplaces across California, but many counties won’t report workplace outbreaks to the public, raising questions about who exactly ends up protected.

By

Jackie Botts

,

Laurence Du Sault

and

Manuela Tobias

• August 28, 2020

Commentary

Despite unprecedented times, natural resources should remain important to the Legislature

Lawmakers approved policies and funding that address environmental injustices, protect natural resources and build climate change resilience.

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Guest Commentary

• August 28, 2020

Reader Reactions

Yes, we need a ‘Grand Bargain’ over Delta water – and everyone’s best ideas

If the bargain over water from the Delta is to be truly “Grand,” let’s get everyone’s best ideas, not just the powerful water interests.

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Guest Commentary

• August 28, 2020

Reader Reactions

Solar and storage should be state’s clean energy focus

California's clean energy hopes rest squarely on expanded use of solar energy and battery storage.

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Guest Commentary

• August 28, 2020

Three fire fighters asses the damage and implement protective measures in order to protect surroundings homes near Boulder Creek on Aug. 21, 2020. Photo by David Rodriguez, The Salinas Californian

California Wildfires

The West is burning, so California struggles to find help fighting its wildfires

California’s early outbreak of major fires means its neighbors can’t send much aid because they’re ablaze, too.

By

Julie Cart

• August 28, 2020

CalMatters en Español

El proyecto de ley extendería las protecciones para los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica

La SB 1141 permite describir el control coercitivo del abusador, que incluye el comportamiento psicológicamente dañino y abusivo, como evidencia de apoyo en las audiencias del tribunal familiar y en los juicios penales.

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Guest Commentary

• August 27, 2020