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California’s economy is recovering. Are workers?

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. On the surface, California’s economic recovery from the pandemic is looking rosier and rosier — but underneath, worker discontent is brewing. Today, nursing home workers are scheduled to hold events across the state — […]

By Emily Hoeven • March 28, 2022

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California primed to extend eviction ban — again

Californians facing eviction as soon as next week would get a temporary reprieve under a bill endorsed by the state's Democratic leaders.

By Emily Hoeven • March 25, 2022

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Newsom’s gas rebate plan could divide Democrats

Gov. Newsom unveiled an $11 billion plan to help those struggling with the nation's highest gas prices, including the California gas tax.

By Emily Hoeven • March 24, 2022

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Key COVID relief to expire: Advocates warn of ‘eviction tsunami’

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. A key deadline in California’s pandemic response is looming: March 31 is the last day for residents to apply to the state’s COVID rent relief program. Starting April 1, landlords can move to evict […]

By Emily Hoeven • March 23, 2022

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Strikes highlight California’s soaring cost of living

Workers across California are hitting the picket line to protest staff shortages and wages aren't keeping up with the cost of living.

By Emily Hoeven • March 22, 2022

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What kind of rebate will Californians get?

Lawmakers agree that Californians deserve some kind of rebate — they just can't agree on how much it should be and who should get it.

By Emily Hoeven • March 21, 2022

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California intensfies rivalry with Texas, Florida

California Democrats welcome people in Florida and Texas opposed to their states' stances on abortion, LGBTQ rights and gun control.

By Emily Hoeven • March 18, 2022

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California confronts youth mental health crisis

Youth mental health is taking on more urgency for California policymakers as the pandemic enters its third year

By Emily Hoeven • March 17, 2022

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Water use goes up as drought persists

Even with the California drought, urban residents used 2.6% more water in January 2022 than they did in January 2020.

By Emily Hoeven • March 16, 2022

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Lawmakers pass UC Berkeley fix, block gas tax bill

A California gas tax bill dies, but state lawmakers pass another to allow UC Berkeley to avoid a court order to slash its fall enrollment.

By Emily Hoeven • March 15, 2022

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