September 2020

Climate Change

Five solutions to California’s climate crisis Gov. Newsom should implement … right now

Gov. Newsom recognizes that our current climate targets are inadequate. We have the technology ready to go. Here is a checklist:

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Guest Commentary

• September 16, 2020

Capitol

No justice for high school ethnic studies bill; Newsom, Legislature should change that

The high school ethnic studies bill in the Legislature had all the stars aligned in its favor this year, so why was it defunded and implimentation delayed?

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Guest Commentary

• September 16, 2020

Reader Reactions

California’s energy future must be shaped by facts, not fears

The interests of oil and gas companies are focused on a sustainable energy future that supports the health of our people.

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Guest Commentary

• September 16, 2020

A tree stump smolders in front of a burned cabin in the Camp Silver Fir area on the north side of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest on Sept. 13, 2020. Fire officials said a fire tornado blew through the area at some point last week burning cabins and knocking down many trees. Photo by Craig Kohlruss/The Fresno Bee

California Wildfires

Sierra Nevada reels as flames and smoke drive visitors away

The record-breaking fire season could have lasting effects on the economy of California’s mountain communities.

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Julie Cart

• September 16, 2020

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

Commentary

Most ‘job killer’ bills bite the dust again

Despite the influence of COVID-19 and recession, the California Chamber of Commerce maintained its record of defeating "job killer" bills.

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Dan Walters

• September 16, 2020

Education

How to make sense of affirmative action in UC admissions

Context is king in how foes and backers of affirmative action use statistics, and race would still not play as large a part in the admissions process as some fear.

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Mikhail Zinshteyn

• September 15, 2020

Flames erupt on a smoky hillside near the Pierpoint area of the upper Tule Recreation Area east of Springville on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Photo by Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee

California Wildfires

SQF Complex live updates: Three Rivers appears untouched; Sequoia closes; Kings Canyon threatened

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Manuela Tobias

• September 15, 2020

Líderes angelinos listos para dar el Grito de Independencia en forma virtual. Foto por Mónica Rodríguez

CalMatters en Español

Un Grito de Independencia virtual que ayudará a los héroes migrantes

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Jacqueline Garcia

• September 15, 2020

Imagen vía iStock, elementos adicionales de Anne Wernikoff para CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Cómo entender la acción afirmativa en las admisiones del sistema de Universidades de California

El contexto prima sobre la forma en que los enemigos y los partidarios de la acción afirmativa usan las estadísticas, y la raza aún no jugaría un papel tan importante en el proceso de admisión como algunos temen.

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Mikhail Zinshteyn

• September 15, 2020

The Creek Fire burns downed logs in the forest off of Highway 168 south of Huntington Lake on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Photo by Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee

California Wildfires

Creek Fire live updates: Evacuation plans laid out for Inyo National Forest as fire moves north

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Manuela Tobias

• September 15, 2020