Commentary
Do right by California’s tribes through the 30×30 conservation effort
Californians have an opportunity to begin to repair historic wrongs endured by the state’s tribes with a plan to protect the environment.
December 16, 2021
Reader Reactions
I have seen firsthand how tough and brave nurses are
Although it was tough to see how overworked a nurse could be treating COVID patients, I am willing to take on these challenges.
WhatMatters
How California fails its most vulnerable residents
Give to CalMatters today and your gift will be doubled! Your support helps keep our nonprofit journalism free and accessible to all Californians. Donate now. If the pandemic made one thing clear in California, it’s that the state often fails to protect its most vulnerable residents. That was the takeaway from an emotional eight-hour hearing […]
Coronavirus
Did California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?
The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection report.
Higher Education
Four California universities missed out on as much as $47 million in coronavirus aid. Here’s why
A state audit says four California universities could have received millions more in federal pandemic money and helped more students. University of California and California State University officials could still recoup some of the cash.
Commentary
These innovations promise major change for California schools
Our outdated education system too narrowly defines student success and should move toward a competency-based approach to learning.
Reader Reactions
Where will electricity come from for new EV charging stations?
California needs to be having a discussion about new electricity generation for all the new electric vehicles and EV chargers.