Homelessness
LA has a different solution to homeless camps. But it’s not working for everyone
After a “chaotic” start, LA’s effort to clear homeless camps is making progress. But problems remain.
2024
CalMatters en Español
Genera debate el plan de California para reformar un programa climático que aumentaría el precio de la gasolina
La junta estatal del aire votará sobre cambios a su histórico programa de combustible limpio que reduciría más gases de efecto invernadero pero podría aumentar el costo de la gasolina y el diésel.
Climate Change
California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate
The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
CalMatters en Español
En el corazón de la población de raza negra en Los Ángeles surge el futuro del poder político latino
Una elección para la Asamblea en el sur de Los Ángeles refleja la dinámica cambiante del poder político étnico en California.
Elections
In the heart of Black Los Angeles, the future of Latino political power emerges
An Assembly election in South L.A. captures the shifting dynamics of ethnic political power in California. One candidate is biracial and pledges to build bridges between Black and Latino voters.
Water
Is a new plan for delivering Delta water worse than Trump’s rules? Environmentalists say yes.
Growers support a federal and state proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm more salmon and other endangered fish.
CalMatters en Español
El hombre que siempre dice ‘sí’ en California: conozca al legislador demócrata que nunca ha votado en contra de ningún proyecto de ley
El asambleísta Mike Fong es el único legislador de California que nunca ha votado “no” a ninguna ley.
Commentary
Californians want the rent to be less damn high. Is Proposition 33 the solution?
Proposition 33 looks deceptively simple on the California ballot. But it comes with complications that are hard to see at first, raising questions for which there are few definitive answers.
Politics
California’s Yes Man: Meet the Democratic lawmaker who has never said ‘no’ to a bill
Assemblymember Mike Fong is the only California lawmaker who has never voted “no” on a piece of legislation.
Dan Walters
Election will test power of Californians’ backlash against crime
Crime could be setting the Democratic Party on the path of an atmospheric shift, putting the brakes on the party’s leftward tilt.