2021

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.

By Guest Commentary • December 16, 2021

Health

The case of the vanishing fine: How a massive nursing home penalty eluded consumer detection

A Fresno nursing home was fined more than $900,000 in 2018 for poor patient care, but consumers have been hard-pressed to find any public record of the massive penalty or many other big fines.

By Jocelyn Wiener • December 15, 2021

WhatMatters

California Democrats embrace tough-on-crime rhetoric

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. “It is time that the reign of criminals who are destroying our city … come to an end. And it comes to an end when we take the steps to […]

By Emily Hoeven • December 15, 2021

Commentary

Adjust the cap on compensation for medical malpractice

The Fairness for Injured Patients Act has qualified for the 2022 ballot and would make a modest adjustment to an outdated law.

By Guest Commentary • December 15, 2021

Politics

Will California redistricting mean better congressional maps than Texas?

California's independent redistricting commission is struggling to finish new congressional maps. While its deliberations are contentious, Texas is being sued over its maps, pushed through by the Republican legislature and governor.

By Sameea Kamal and Jeremia Kimelman • December 15, 2021

Commentary

California, keep funding every part of public health

State leaders should keep their promise and continue to support organizations that play a critical role in public health.

By Guest Commentary • December 15, 2021

Commentary

Big utilities winning battle over solar power

The California Public Utilities Commission probably will side with major utilities by reducing payments to owners of rooftop solar systems for their excess power.

By Dan Walters • December 15, 2021

WhatMatters

Mask up: Statewide mandate returns

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. California’s statewide mask mandate is back after a six-month hiatus. Starting Wednesday, all residents will be required to wear face coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status, Dr. Mark Ghaly, the […]

By Emily Hoeven • December 14, 2021

Higher Education

Unseen and unsafe: Students who have been “deadnamed” explain why a new California law matters

A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it's affirming and will prevent discrimination.

By Oden Taylor • December 14, 2021

Commentary

Put the power to solve the climate crisis in the peoples’ hands

It’s clear that top-down approaches to climate action simply don’t work, so we must implement a new model.

By Guest Commentary • December 14, 2021