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Daily Archives: March 31, 2021

Posted inWhatMatters

How CA’s backlogged court system delays justice

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, March 31. Years-long waits It’s a shocking statistic: 75% of the inmates in California’s county jails — more than 44,000 people — have not been convicted or sentenced for a crime. Instead, they’re largely waiting for arraignment, trial or sentencing. At least 1,300 people have been waiting for more than […]

Posted inJustice

Waiting for justice: Defendants locked up for years awaiting trials, sentencing

by Robert Lewis March 31, 2021April 13, 2021
Posted inCommentary, Justice

Professionals, not police, should respond to mental health crises

by Guest Commentary March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
Posted inCollege Beat

The race for space: How today’s crowded study environments could affect college students’ performance

by Hannah Getahun March 31, 2021February 24, 2023
Posted inCommentary, Environment, Water

With San Francisco Bay on life support, Newsom withholds the cure

by Guest Commentary March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
AB 5
Posted inReader Reactions

Want to help independent contractors? Mandate standard worker benefits

by Guest Commentary March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
Ilustración de Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; iStock
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Esperando Justicia: acusados encarcelados durante años en espera de juicios, sentencia

Avatar photo by Robert Lewis and CalMatters March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Worker’s comp conflict heating up again

by Dan Walters March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
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