April 16, 2021

California is facing a drought again. Governor Gavin Newsom prepared for wildfire season by signing a deal to set aside $536 million for prevention efforts, including forest health maintenance and fuel breaks. CalMatters’ Emily Hoeven helps review the deal, which some critics say isn’t enough to fix California’s severe and worsening wildfires.  And nearly 40,000 […]

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, April 16. Nearly halfway there California is at its pandemic best. No counties are left in the state’s most restrictive reopening tier. California has the lowest coronavirus positivity rate in the country. And 49% of eligible residents are at least partially vaccinated — a number sure to have crossed the […]

Lawmakers say they'll take no action this year on a bill requiring nursing home owners and operators to get state approval before they acquire, operate or manage a nursing home.

Appointments to the Biden administration underscore how California’s public higher education system creates strong and diverse leaders.

When an investment strategy is adopted, the discount rate is set, which is key in estimating how much future benefits are expected to cost.

Los nombramientos para la administración de Biden subrayan cómo el sistema de educación superior pública de California crea líderes fuertes y diversos.

Los legisladores dicen que no tomarán ninguna medida este año sobre un proyecto de ley que requiere que los propietarios y operadores de hogares de ancianos obtengan la aprobación del estado antes de adquirir, operar o administrar un hogar de ancianos.