2021

WhatMatters

Inside the Capitol’s latest political battle

Who will take the helm of the state auditor's office and evaluate Newsom's administration?

By Emily Hoeven • November 12, 2021

Commentary

A mandate from California to achieve full decarbonization

We have a moral and practical responsibility to reach net zero carbon emissions by or before 2050.

By Guest Commentary • November 12, 2021

Politics

California’s state auditor: ‘Speak the truth to power’

Elaine Howle is stepping down at the end of 2021 after 21 years on the job. Her office has issued audits of a wide range of state agencies, including a series of highly critical reviews of California's pandemic response and spending. In an interview with CalMatters, she talks about her biggest accomplishments and stiffest challenges.

By Emily Hoeven • November 12, 2021

Commentary

A path to ending the racial wealth gap is through homeownership

An alliance of groups should come together to address the issue of homeownership for marginalized communities.

By Guest Commentary • November 12, 2021

California Divide

Most Californians say economic inequality is getting worse, new survey shows

Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey.

By Melissa Montalvo • November 11, 2021

WhatMatters

Gas, electricity, food: Cost of living skyrockets in California

Day-to-day life is getting more expensive in California, which already has a higher percentage of residents living in poverty than any other state in the nation when the cost of living is taken into account. That’s because skyrocketing inflation rates pushed consumer prices nationwide up 6.2% in October compared to the same time last year […]

By Emily Hoeven • November 11, 2021

Commentary

Keep Diablo Canyon open to help meet emission reduction goals

An MIT-Stanford study found that extending the operation of Diablo Canyon would cut energy sector carbon emissions.

By Guest Commentary • November 11, 2021

Politics

California redistricting: Four key questions

California's independent redistricting commission reaches a key milestone by releasing its preliminary congressional and legislative maps for public comment. But many changes are likely before final districts are adopted in late December for the 2022 election.

By Sameea Kamal • November 11, 2021

Commentary

Protecting public lands and rivers will help combat climate change

Being able to access parks and other open space is good for our mental and physical health – and it helps address the climate crisis.

By Guest Commentary • November 11, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Nueva encuesta muestra que la mayoría de los californianos creen que la desigualdad económica está empeorando

En resumen Siete de cada 10 californianos dicen que la brecha entre ricos y pobres está aumentando, según una encuesta estatal. Read this article in English.  Siete de cada 10 californianos dicen que la brecha entre ricos y pobres es cada vez mayor, según un estudio estatal lanzado el martes. La encuesta, realizada el mes pasado por el grupo […]

By Melissa Montalvo • November 11, 2021