September 2020

Justice

California lawmakers failed to enact sweeping police reforms. Here’s why.

Activists filled the streets but couldn’t fill the Capitol. And lawmakers ran out of time to hash out complex laws. A few bills passed, but the most controversial ones stalled.

By Laurel Rosenhall • September 1, 2020

Health

Tracking COVID-19: State signs multimillion-dollar contract for new reporting system

Glitches in the current system resulted in inaccurate case totals, and the state’s public health director resigned less than a week later.

By Ana B. Ibarra • September 1, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: California debe asegurar el acceso al agua durante la pandemia de COVID-19

El gobernador y la Legislatura deben mantener la moratoria en los cortes al servicio de agua y asegurar ayuda económica para las familias que están en apuros.

By Guest Commentary • September 1, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Comentario: La Legislatura deja mucho trabajo por hacer

La Legislatura de California dejó mucho por hacer cuando cerró sus actividades del año, exponiendo las debilidades del estado.

By Dan Walters • September 1, 2020

Dan Walters

Legislature leaves much undone

California's Legislature left much undone when it adjourned for the year, exposing the state's weaknesses.

By Dan Walters • September 1, 2020

WhatMatters

Renters saved from eviction — for now

Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, September 1. Newsom signs in nick of time Hundreds of thousands of California renters were saved from eviction — at least for the next few months — under a bill lawmakers passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed late Monday night, a day before the state’s eviction ban is set to […]

By Emily Hoeven • September 1, 2020

Capitol

Parent and spouse caregivers for In-Home Supportive Services program deserve job rights

Legislation would extend unemployment insurance to parent and spouse caregivers in California’s In-Home Supportive Services program.

By Guest Commentary • September 1, 2020

Commentary

California must ensure water access during COVID-19 pandemic

The governor and Legislature must maintain the moratorium on water shutoffs and secure funding for families who are struggling.

By Guest Commentary • September 1, 2020

Environment

Legislature narrowly rejects nation’s toughest restrictions on plastics

A measure requiring manufacturers to reduce single-use plastics in landfills fails to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats.

By Rachel Becker • September 1, 2020