Commentary
Why San Francisco and San Jose are falling behind in housing construction
Two new analyses reveal why housing is so difficult to build in San Francisco and San Jose and what must change to jump-start construction.
November 1, 2023
CalMatters en Español
¿Dónde están recaudando dinero los principales candidatos al Senado de Estados Unidos?
Read this story in English. En el noroeste de Los Ángeles, un enclave de 15 millas cuadradas se encuentra al pie de las montañas de Santa Mónica. Escondido entre Bel Air y las colinas, el vecindario es donde se concentran la naturaleza, el arte y la riqueza: cuenta con el Museo Getty y el Centro […]
Inside the Newsroom
Veteran editor to lead CalMatters investigative team
Andy Donohue, formerly of Reveal and Voice of San Diego, will lead CalMatters’ investigative team.
Politics
Where are the top U.S. Senate candidates raising their cash?
It’s the highest-profile race next year in California. This is where the leading candidates — Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff — are raising the most money.
Commentary
California’s organic waste law isn’t perfect, but pressing pause is the wrong move
The Little Hoover Commission recommended pausing California's landmark law aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills. Senate Bill 1383 could use an update, but given the importance of reducing methane emissions, pressing pause would be a mistake.