November 24, 2020

Governor’s task force report emphasizes a strong and resilient economy must have equity at its core – prioritizing communities that have been left behind.

Lea este artículo en español. Just as people started adapting to the new normal and mariachi musicians began booking small events, positive COVID-19 cases soared again across California. The news fell like a bucket of cold water for several mariachis from LA’s Boyle Heights area. Many received cancellations over the weekend after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced […]

Lea este artículo en español. In front of pictures of essential workers who died of COVID-19, Food 4 Less employees and protestors gathered outside the supermarket in LA’s Boyle Heights neighborhood last week to demand the company reinstitute hero pay and adopt better protections as cases spike across the state. The request came as Gov. Gavin […]

As Thanksgiving approaches, the mood in California isn’t too festive. Los Angeles County, which will ban outdoor dining starting Wednesday, is considering another stay-at-home-order that would bar residents from leaving their homes unless they’re essential workers or accessing essential services. Ninety-four percent of California residents are currently under a curfew, and more could join them […]

By narrowly approving Proposition 14, California voters will infuse researchers with billions more in funding to study some areas that don’t even involve stem cells.

As the country's demographics shift to include more people of color, Los Angeles provides a model for how to win high-stakes races for progressive change.

California needs more regional cooperation and community buy-in to deal with affordable housing and make our state affordable for every family.

Californians faced the naysayers and voted in historic numbers this election. CalMatters interviewed 54 of 58 county registrars and found the mail vote experiment saw few glitches, little drama and might provide a blueprint for future elections across the country.

Tucked into an otherwise quiet bend south of Pismo Beach, Oceano Dunes may be the most dangerous state park in California. Towns near the park, which draws more than a million off-roaders a year, are besieged with air pollution, crime and accidents — even a mass shooting last year.