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California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Commentary

California Gov. Gavin Newsom could continue to govern by decree indefinitely, eroding the American concept of democracy.

By

Dan Walters

• November 16, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: El proceso de redistribución de distritos más desordenado, pero más justo de California

En resumen Por segunda vez, una comisión independiente está trazando nuevos distritos legislativos y del Congreso para California y ha sido un proceso complicado. Read this article in English. Durante muchas décadas, la tarea de rediseñar los distritos legislativos y del Congreso de California fue relativamente simple. Cada 10 años, siguiendo el censo, los líderes legislativos […]

By

Dan Walters

• November 15, 2021

The Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles on June 11, 2020. The construction of Interstate 105, which opened in 1993, cost more than 21,000 people their homes in Watts and other Black neighborhoods. Photo by Jae C. Hong. AP Photo

Housing

How freeways bulldoze California communities of color

Listen to the new episode of "Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast," on a Los Angeles Times investigation on how new freeways continue to disproportionately impact Black and Latino neighborhoods.

By

Manuela Tobias

• November 15, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom cites California’s strong economy and low infection rates of COVID-19 at IBEW Local 6 in San Francisco on Sept. 14, 2021. On Nov 10, he extended an emergency order. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

WhatMatters

Newsom extends COVID emergency rules

Citing a possible surge in COVID cases and short-staffed hospitals, Newsom extended parts of his emergency order through March 2022.

By

Emily Hoeven

• November 15, 2021

Commentary

Community solar can expand access to renewables for all Californians

The addition of a community solar program can help drive the most efficient grid for all, while meeting climate goals.

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Guest Commentary

• November 15, 2021

Commentary

California Community Colleges deserve more support

Community colleges need the resources to provide the important rungs in the ladders to success for California students.

By

Guest Commentary

• November 15, 2021

Commentary

California’s messier, but fairer, redistricting process

For the second time, an independent commission is drawing new congressional and legislative districts for California and it's been a messy process.

By

Dan Walters

• November 15, 2021

A worker welds. As California attracts higher-educated workers, it is running out of blue-collar labor. Photo via iStock

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: La alta tasa de desempleo en California puede ser demasiado baja

En resumen La tasa de desempleo de California, 7.5%, es la más alta del país, pero puede subestimar enormemente la verdadera angustia económica de los californianos. Read this article in English. Cada mes, los funcionarios federales y estatales publican datos de empleo del mes anterior, básicamente nos dicen cuántos californianos están empleados y cuántos no. El […]

By

Dan Walters

• November 14, 2021

Commentary

California’s high unemployment rate may be too low

California's unemployment rate, 7.5%, is the nation's highest, but may vastly understate Californians' true economic distress.

By

Dan Walters

• November 14, 2021

California State Auditor Elaine Howle speaks with CalMatters at her office in Sacramento on Nov. 9, 2021. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Auditora de California: ‘Hay que hablar con la verdad al poder’

En resumen Elaine Howle dejará su cargo a fines de 2021 después de 21 años en el trabajo. Su oficina ha realizado auditorías de una amplia gama de agencias estatales, incluida una serie de revisiones muy críticas de la respuesta y el gasto por la pandemia realizado por California. En una entrevista con CalMatters, habla […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• November 12, 2021