April 2022

Politics

Where’s Trump? A campaign fixture in some states, his name is nearly absent in California

Republican candidates across the country are appealing to voters by claiming their allegiance to Donald Trump. But in California, many won't even say if they voted for him.

By Alexei Koseff • April 28, 2022

Environment

Lower cost, slower gains: California prepares controversial new climate strategy

A climate change roadmap to be proposed in May aims to minimize costs while reaching carbon neutrality by 2045. Environmentalists say it’s too slow and reliant on carbon markets and capture technologies.

By Nadia Lopez • April 28, 2022

WhatMatters

Deal struck to avert big ballot box fight

A legislative deal will keep a malpractice measure off the November California election ballot, but another issue is headed for voters.

By Emily Hoeven • April 28, 2022

Health

Medical malpractice deal becomes law, averting costly ballot battle

The doctor's lobby, advocacy groups and legislative leaders announce a California medical malpractice deal to keep a measure off the ballot.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang • April 27, 2022

CalMatters en Español

La reducción de la violencia armada debe comenzar por la raíz a manera local

En resumen En lugar de preguntar qué pueden hacer los legisladores, deberíamos dirigirnos a los residentes de las comunidades más afectadas para buscar formas de reducir la violencia armada. Read this article in English.   El trágico tiroteo en Sacramento el 3 de abril que cobró seis vidas se une a una larga lista de tiroteos en […]

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2022

CalMatters en Español

Iniciativa de apuestas deportivas de California respaldada por FanDuel y DraftKings bloquearía a los pequeños competidores

En resumen De los diferentes esfuerzos para legalizar las apuestas deportivas en California, uno requeriría más de $100 millones en tarifas, una medida que, según los expertos, limita la competencia en lo que se prevé que sea una industria multimillonaria. Read this article in English.    Una de las medidas que los californianos probablemente votarán este otoño […]

By Grace Gedye • April 27, 2022

CalMatters en Español

¿Qué haría Lanhee Chen como controlador de California?

En resumen En una entrevista de 70 minutos con CalMatters reporteros, Lanhee Chen, el único republicano que se postula para el controlador estatal, habla sobre sus prioridades y cómo trabajaría con los demócratas en el poder. Read this article in English.    ¿Es California todo lo que podría ser? Lanhee Chen, el único republicano en la contienda para […]

By Sameea Kamal • April 27, 2022

Politics

What would Lanhee Chen do as California controller?

In a 70-minute interview with CalMatters reporters, Lanhee Chen, the only Republican running for state controller, talks about his priorities and how he would work with Democrats in power.

By Sameea Kamal • April 27, 2022

Economy

California sports betting initiative backed by FanDuel, DraftKings would block small competitors

Of the different efforts to legalize sports betting in California, one would require over $100 million in fees — a move experts say limits competition in what is forecasted to be a multi-billion dollar industry.

By Grace Gedye • April 27, 2022

Commentary

To reduce gun violence, start at the local level

Rather than ask what legislators can do, we should turn to residents in the most affected communities for ways to reduce gun violence.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2022