June 30, 2021
Coronavirus
The pandemic laid bare existing inequalities. California’s kids felt the pain.
Children have not experienced the pain of the past year equally. Oakland’s 94603 and 94618 zip codes lie on opposite sides of town. One has the highest COVID-19 case rate in the city, the other has the lowest. In one, 30% of children live below the poverty level, compared to 4% in the other. One […]
WhatMatters
GOP recall candidates bet big on homelessness
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and businessman John Cox both embarked on statewide tours this week to promote their plans to reduce homelessness.
Politics
Will tax return rule scare off Newsom recall candidates?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats pushed a rule requiring recall candidates to disclose five years of tax returns. What will candidates do?
Economy
Should homeowners pay for climate change?
Insurance companies want to factor climate change in calculating wildfire coverage, but consumer watchdogs worry California homeowners will end up with higher premiums. Lawmakers from fire-damaged districts say they are open to change because their constituents are already losing coverage.
Commentary
21st-century math gets out of the box
New developments that help prepare students for tomorrow’s careers require a fresh approach, as well as more teachers who can transmit the knowledge.
Reader Reactions
Blame energy rate hikes on broken promises
Community choice aggregators were supposed to provide cheaper electricity, but some now charge more than large utility companies.
Commentary
Public utilities commission is working against California’s climate goals
The California Public Utilities Commission vote against rooftop solar favors utilities over consumers and derails efforts to meet the state’s climate change goals.
CalMatters en Español
¿Deberían los propietarios pagar por el cambio climático?
Las compañías de seguros quieren tener en cuenta el cambio climático al calcular la cobertura de incendios forestales, pero los organismos de control de los consumidores temen que los propietarios de viviendas de California terminen con primas más altas. Los legisladores de los distritos dañados por el fuego dicen que están abiertos a cambios porque sus electores ya están perdiendo cobertura.
CalMatters en Español
La pandemia puso al descubierto las desigualdades existentes. Los niños de California sintieron el dolor.
Read this article in English. Por Jocelyn Wiener , 30 de junio de 2021 Fotos de Anne Wernikoff y Marissa Leshnov. Datos y gráficos de Erica Yee . En una tarde de finales de mayo, los miembros de la clase de último año de Madison Park Academy se pusieron relucientes vestidos blancos y gorras con borlas […]