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A view of two construction workers standing on top of the wooden framing of what will soon be apartments.

Política

Why one union became one of the most pro-housing voices in California

Housing bills in California often face fierce opposition from construction unions. The carpenters’ union went their own way, becoming a “game-changing” force in the debate.

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Juana Kuang

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Ben Christopher

• julio 10, 2025

A group of people participate in a demonstration on a city sidewalk. One person at the front holds a red sign that reads "#Disability Rights" and has a prosthetic leg. Another person nearby holds a sign that says "#Save our JOBS!" Several others walk behind them, some wearing shirts with “PRIDE Industries” logos. The scene is active, with people walking and conversing in the background.

Comentario

We overcame disabilities, addictions and trauma. Now we’re fighting to save our jobs

Sixty workers with disabilities and challenges may lose their cleaning jobs by month's end because the state wants prisoners to do the work.

By Ameer Habeeb • junio 23, 2025

Un manifestante sostiene un cartel en las escaleras del Capitolio estatal pidiendo al gobernador Gavin Newsom que firme el proyecto de ley AB316, que requeriría un operador humano en todos los vehículos autónomos en Sacramento el 19 de septiembre de 2023. Foto de Fred Greaves para CalMatters

Política

Zombie bills: Why California lawmakers bring back legislation governors kill

CalMatters found dozens of examples of previously vetoed legislation returning in subsequent years. A twice-killed bill about driverless trucks exemplifies why.

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Ryan Sabalow

• junio 2, 2025

Two giant doors with oval glass windows illuminate the silhouettes of people standing around and talking to each other at the state Capitol in Sacramento.

Data & Trackers

Special interests poured more than half a billion into California lobbying last year

Google, oil companies and utilities helped push California lobbying to a record $540 million in 2024, up 10% from the year before.

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Jeremías Kimelman

• abril 21, 2025

A row of black leather chairs with metal armrests lines the jury box inside a modern courtroom. The room features wood-paneled walls, a neutral-toned carpet, and a simple, clean design. An "EXIT" sign glows red above a closed door in the background. The setting is quiet and unoccupied, with an orderly arrangement of seats waiting for jurors.

Política

Another California professional group wants a free pass from jury duty. This lawmaker says no

For years, various professional groups have tried unsuccessfully to get their members out of jury service. Probation officers are trying again this year.

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Ryan Sabalow

• marzo 17, 2025

Two construction workers at a job site between residential buildings, wearing safety gear. One person, in a pink and black jacket with an orange hard hat and headlamp, looks to the side. The other, wearing a neon yellow safety vest, white hard hat, and red gloves, looks downward. The setting sun casts long shadows, and a palm tree stands in the background.

Comentario

Equalizing opportunity: California group forms union to help Black carpenters, apprentices

Historically, Black carpenters faced discrimination by predominantly white unions. Now in California the unions are mostly Latino, but Blacks face similar obstacles.

By Abdur-Rahim Hameed • febrero 14, 2025

A close-up view of people's hands typing or scrolling on their laptops at an event.

Tecnología

Fearing AI will take their jobs, California workers plan a long battle against tech

At a landmark gathering in Sacramento, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology.

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Khari Johnson

• enero 16, 2025

Illustration of a silhouette of a person wearing a hard hat, crouched and sitting inside an orange prescription bottle

Economía

Fewer California workers were dying on the job. Then fentanyl happened

Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.

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Juana Kuang

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Jeremías Kimelman

• diciembre 11, 2024

Viviendas residenciales unifamiliares en construcción en la comunidad de Valley Center el 3 de junio de 2021. Foto de Mike Blake, Reuters

División de California

Fiscal general de California acusa a empresa constructora de robo de salario y evasión fiscal

Una empresa de estructuras de madera está acusada de estafar a los trabajadores y al estado por 1,4 millones de TPP. Dos empleados podrían enfrentar sanciones y prisión si son declarados culpables.

Por

Deborah Brennan

• 26 de noviembre de 2024

Una fila de manifestantes sosteniendo carteles y marchando frente a un hospital.

Salud mental

Los trabajadores de salud mental de Kaiser Permanente comienzan una huelga indefinida en el sur de California

Se trata de la segunda huelga que llevan a cabo los trabajadores de salud mental de Kaiser Permanente en California en poco más de dos años. La última duró 10 semanas. Foto de Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

Por

Joe García

• 21 de octubre de 2024

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