February 18, 2025

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CalMatters en Español

Una gran fuente de empleos está en riesgo con Trump: el financiamiento para las pequeñas empresas

Las pequeñas empresas de California generan la mayor parte de los empleos en el estado. La congelación de fondos de Trump, la campaña contra la DEI y otras medidas podrían poner en peligro esa fuente de empleos.

By Levi Sumagaysay • February 18, 2025

A white room with power cords throughout the ceiling leading to machinery with transfer switches in a data center. White fluorescents light up most of the room, with shadows in the background between the machinery.

Technology

Crackdown on power-guzzling data centers may soon come online in California

A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers.

By Khari Johnson • February 18, 2025

A young Black student wearing a red and beige school uniform looks upwards while sitting next to other students wearing the same uniform during class.

Commentary

Investing in Black communities will have ripple effects throughout California

In the UC Davis Black History Month Student Essay Contest, a graduate student argues that investing in education and economic programs that aid Black communities can help dismantle inequality more broadly.

By Ya Yang • February 18, 2025

Economy

Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump

California’s small businesses create the bulk of jobs in the state. Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize that.

By Levi Sumagaysay • February 18, 2025