2021

Commentary

Is hydrogen California’s zero-emissions solution?

Oil companies are investing in the development of hydrogen – a fuel that can scale up clean energy production to meet global demand.

By Guest Commentary • November 17, 2021

Commentary

Paying so much to earn so little

Why do California students take on immense debts for college educations that result in jobs that pay so little? Call it "diploma creep."

By Dan Walters • November 17, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Los profesores de la UC harán huelga el miércoles, deteniendo la instrucción de miles de estudiantes

En resumen El sindicato de profesores y la UC han logrado algunos avances en su estancamiento de varios años sobre un nuevo contrato, pero muchos problemas siguen sin resolverse. La huelga planificada para esta semana es por varias presuntas prácticas laborales injustas de la UC. Read this article in English. La instrucción se detendrá durante dos […]

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • November 16, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: ¿Cuánto tiempo gobernará Newsom por decreto?

En resumen El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, podría continuar gobernando por decreto indefinidamente, erosionando el concepto estadounidense de democracia. Read this article in English.  La semana pasada, el gobernador Gavin Newsom extendió dos de sus decretos pandémicos hasta el 31 de marzo, lo que indica que no tiene intención actual de retirar la declaración de […]

By Dan Walters • November 16, 2021

CalMatters en Español

¿Funcionará la táctica de California para desmantelar los campamentos de personas sin hogar?

En resumen El gobernador Newsom dice que la situación de los campamentos para personas sin hogar es inaceptable. La agencia estatal de vivienda está financiando más servicios, mientras que Caltrans está despejando algunos campamentos. Pero los defensores son cautelosos. Read this article in English.    La primera vez que William Joseph Brown llenó una encuesta para intentaar […]

By Manuela Tobias • November 16, 2021

WhatMatters

For California workers, ‘Striketober’ turns into ‘Strikesgiving’

Wins are mounting for California workers as “Striketober” morphs into “Strikesgiving” and as the state cracks down on companies it says are violating labor laws. Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced an agreement with Amazon that, if approved by a judge, would require the e-commerce giant to pay California $500,000 to help enforce consumer […]

By Emily Hoeven • November 16, 2021

Homelessness

Will California’s plan for clearing homeless camps work?

Gov. Newsom says the situation with homeless encampments is unacceptable. The state housing agency is funding more services, while Caltrans is clearing some camps. But advocates are wary.

By Manuela Tobias • November 16, 2021

Commentary

I’m horrified after revisiting my favorite book from elementary school

“Island of the Blue Dolphins” is an influential part of California’s literary history, but it should not be promoted without context.

By Guest Commentary • November 16, 2021

Higher Education

UC lecturers will strike Wednesday, halting instruction for thousands of students

The lecturer union and UC have made some progress in their multi-year impasse over a new contract, but many issues remain unsolved. This week’s planned strike is over various alleged UC unfair labor practices.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • November 16, 2021

Commentary

Clean energy is key to making heating bills more affordable

Studies show that transitioning to an electricity grid powered by 100% clean energy can lock in lower utility bills.

By Guest Commentary • November 16, 2021