April 2022

Inside the Newsroom

CalMatters’ Kim Fox joins newsroom product innovators on SXSW panel

CalMatters Vice President of Product Strategy Kim Fox recently spoke about the relationship between news and product at the SXSW festival.

By Sonya Quick • April 13, 2022

Elections

The politics of violence: Will Sacramento shootings influence attorney general’s race?

The recent shootings that killed six in downtown Sacramento underscore the criminal justice divide in the race for California’s attorney general.

By Nigel Duara • April 13, 2022

CalMatters en Español

El grupo de trabajo de reparaciones de California amplia los detalles

En resumen Un grupo de trabajo está ayudando a los funcionarios estatales a examinar cómo los afroamericanos han sido dañados por la esclavitud y el racismo sistémico y, sopesando eso, cómo debería responder el estado. ¿Qué acuerdos reparativos deberían hacerse? Read this article in English.    Cuando el primer grupo de trabajo sobre reparaciones de California votó para […]

By Levi Kalish • April 13, 2022

CalMatters en Español

¿Porqué el sospechoso del tiroteo en Sacramento estaba fuera de la prisión?

En resumen Smiley Martin, uno de los sospechosos del tiroteo en Sacramento, recibió un acuerdo judicial de culpabilidad que lo hizo elegible para créditos que lo llevaron a su liberación. Su caso ilumina el complejo funcionamiento del sistema de justicia penal de California y un polémico debate político. Read this article in English.    La historia detrás […]

By Emily Hoeven • April 13, 2022

California Divide

California’s reparations task force explained

A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?

By Levi Kalish • April 13, 2022

Justice

How was Sacramento shooting suspect out of prison?

Smiley Martin, one of the suspects in the Sacramento shooting, received a plea deal that allowed him to collect good conduct credits at a faster rate than someone convicted of a violent offense. His case illuminates the complex workings of California's criminal justice system and the contentious political debate.

By Emily Hoeven • April 13, 2022

Commentary

Equipment tax is hobbling state’s manufacturers

Assembly Bill 1951 would attract new producers by easing the high cost of scaling up production in California.

By Guest Commentary • April 13, 2022

WhatMatters

Sacramento shooting gets more complicated

Police announce a fourth suspect in connection with the April 3 Sacramento shooting, as the policy and political stakes intensify.

By Emily Hoeven • April 13, 2022

Environment

Clean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled cars

If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.

By Rachel Becker • April 12, 2022

Commentary

Newsom’s gas rebate would stymie state’s climate goals

The governor should be speeding up the transition to zero-emission technologies, not padding the coffers of profit-rich oil companies.

By Guest Commentary • April 12, 2022