April 2022

Workers prepare outgoing shipments at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Tracy on Nov. 30, 2014. REUTERS/Noah Berger

California Divide

A Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to protect workers from employer spying

A workplace tech accountability bill would force employers to tell workers they’re being spied on and would ban surveillance outside of work.

By

Levi Kalish

• April 19, 2022

Commentary

Most-vulnerable Californians stand to benefit under health care contract proposal

A single state contract with Kaiser Permanente to provide Medi-Cal services in counties where it operates will further the state’s goals of making quality health care more accessible and affordable.

By

Guest Commentary

• April 19, 2022

Nathan Hochman, candidate for California attorney general, answers questions from CalMatters reporters.p

Politics

What would Nathan Hochman do as California attorney general?

In a 70-minute interview, Nathan Hochman, a Republican former federal prosecutor, vows to end a "spiral of lawlessness" in California as he runs for attorney general. Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta.

By

Ben Christopher

• April 19, 2022

Illustration by Chanelle Nibbelink for CalMatters

WhatMatters

As primary looms, California voting made simple

CalMatters has launched an election guide with everything you need to know about California voting for the June 7 primary.

By

Emily Hoeven

• April 19, 2022

Commentary

Californians turn negative on high tax burdens

Californians bear one of the nation's highest tax burdens and two new polls indicate they are resenting it.

By

Dan Walters

• April 19, 2022

Inside the Newsroom

CalMatters launches election guide to give California voters trusted nonpartisan information

The CalMatters 2022 Voter Guide is integral to the nonprofit newsroom’s mission of giving Californians information they need to understand and engage with the government and our democracy.

By

Sonya Quick

• April 18, 2022

Senator Brian Dahle, candidate for Governor of California, gives an interview to CalMatters in Sacramento on Apr. 5, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

¿Qué haría Brian Dahle como gobernador de California?

En resumen En una entrevista de 90 minutos, el agricultor y senador estatal del condado de Lassen habla sobre el crimen, el cambio climático y el costo de vida, y promete cooperar con los demócratas. Read this article in English. Puede que no estén de acuerdo en mucho, pero el aspirante a gobernador republicano Brian Dahle […]

By

Alexei Koseff

• April 18, 2022

Politics

What would Brian Dahle do as California governor?

In a 90-minute interview, the farmer and state senator from Lassen County talks about crime, climate change and the cost of living, and vows to cooperate with Democrats.

By

Alexei Koseff

• April 18, 2022

Commentary

California must prioritize people over parking

Eliminating parking minimums for new developments can lead to more affordable, accessible and inclusive housing.

By

Guest Commentary

• April 18, 2022

WhatMatters

Tax Day reveals difficult California truth: Many in financial straits

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Today, as millions of Californians rush to file their tax returns and apply for tax credits, state lawmakers are returning to Sacramento from an 11-day spring recess — and preparing to resume negotiations over […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• April 18, 2022