Economy
Spend the surplus: This game puts you in charge of California’s budget
With California's budget surplus and federal stimulus up to $100 billion, a game lets you decide how to spend it. Who and what get the money?
June 3, 2021
Economy
California extends outdoor dining, to-go drinks through Dec. 31
Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions on June 15, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain in many California cities. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced pandemic extensions through Dec. 31.
WhatMatters
Why churches keep winning big against California
California churches are coming out of the pandemic smelling like roses. The state agreed this week to two settlements that block it from imposing new coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship tougher than those for similar secular activities, CalMatters’ Ben Christopher and I report. It’s the latest legal blow churches have dealt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s […]
Commentary
Urban housing projects need to be unfettered
A bill that frees small developments from zoning and environmental restrictions could put a dent in the state’s housing crisis.
CalMatters en Español
Opinión: Los proyectos de vivienda urbana deben estar sin restricciones
Un proyecto de ley que libere a los pequeños desarrollos de las restricciones ambientales y de zonificación podría hacer mella en la crisis de vivienda del estado.
CalMatters en Español
Las comidas al aire libre y las bebidas para llevar podrían estar aquí para quedarse
Mientras el estado se prepara para levantar las restricciones de coronavirus el 15 de junio, es probable que algunos cambios, como las comidas al aire libre y las bebidas para llevar, permanezcan en muchas ciudades de California. Y muchas pequeñas empresas están adoptando las extensiones.