March 12, 2021

PG&E power lines are photographed in Fremont, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Photo by Anda Chu, Bay Area News Group

California Divide

Here’s why your electricity prices are high and soaring

PG&E customers pay 80% more than national average.

By Laurence Du Sault • March 12, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers the State of the State address at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 9, 2021. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

Politics

Podcast: California’s never-ending housing crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the loss of life from COVID-19 while touting his achievements during a State of the State speech. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd joined Nicole and guest co-host Nigel Duara to break down the speech as the governor faces recall election efforts. Meanwhile, California’s never-ending housing crisis continues: Nigel spoke with CapRadio’s Chris Nichols […]

By CalMatters Staff • March 12, 2021

Diners are seen through the window at Etcetera in San Francisco on March 7, 2021. Restaurants were permitted to re-open for indoor dining starting last week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

WhatMatters

California on verge of massive COVID changes

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, March 12. More vaccines, more reopenings Things are about to change big time in California. Today, the state is expected to reach its goal of administering 2 million vaccines in underserved communities, triggering a shift in reopening criteria that will make it easier for counties to move from the most […]

By Emily Hoeven • March 12, 2021

Commentary

Newsom’s $1.5 billion investment in clean transportation and jobs is vital to economic recovery

As the global economy picks up, strategic public investments in clean transportation will create jobs in California.

By Guest Commentary • March 12, 2021

Jose Rosas and his wife, Sara, who live in the 90060 zip code, wait in line to be screened for high temperature before being vaccinated at the St. John's Well Child and Family Center COVID-19 vaccination site at the East Los Angeles Civic Center in Los Angeles on March 4, 2021. California has just crossed the threshold of 2 million vaccines administered in underserved communities allowing many counties to move more easily into less restrictive tiers. Photo by Damian Dovarganes, AP Photo

Coronavirus

California hit critical milestone for reopening today

Here’s what you need to know about what happens now that the state delivered 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to low-income communities. Thirteen counties will move to a less restrictive tier on Sunday, and some businesses will reopen on Monday.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Rachel Becker • March 12, 2021

Carolina Navarro, 34, helps her son Cesar Alejandro with his homework at their mobile home in Cantua Creek on March 2, 2021. Navarro is divorced with two children and has been out of work since November. Photo by Craig Kohruss, The Fresno Bee

California Divide

Putting her children before the fields

Carolina lost work due to COVID-19 and has fallen behind on rent for a trailer she shares with her son and daughter. The single mother remains on a waiting list for undocumented immigrants in need of assistance.

By Manuela Tobias • March 12, 2021

Carolina Navarro, de 34 años, ayuda a su hijo César Alejandro con la tarea en su casa móvil en Cantua Creek el martes 2 de marzo de 2021. Navarro está divorciada, tiene dos hijos y no tiene trabajo desde noviembre.

CalMatters en Español

Poniendo a sus hijos antes que los campos

Read this article in English. Carolina NavarroAños: 34Ciudad: Condado rural de FresnoRaza / Etnia: LatinaOcupación: Trabajadora agrícola cuidando a su hijo e hija Carolina perdió el trabajo debido al COVID-19 y se atrasó en el alquiler de un remolque que comparte con su hijo y su hija. La madre soltera permanece en lista de espera para inmigrantes indocumentados que necesitan […]

By Manuela Tobias and CalMatters Staff • March 12, 2021