Emily Hoeven

WhatMatters

More of California is consumed by flames as smoke spreads even farther

Gone is the town of Greenville, built during the Gold Rush. Its historic buildings, some of which survived a fire in 1880, are now burned to the ground. They were destroyed by the Dixie Fire, a monstrous blaze possibly sparked by PG&E equipment that has already blackened more than 322,000 acres — making it the […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 6, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom recall: A fight on three fronts

The Newsom recall campaign is happening on multiple fronts: debate stages, in courtrooms and on social media — you can't escape it.

By Emily Hoeven • August 5, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom beset by environmental woes

California's drought and wildfire seasons are worsening and are converging on Gov. Gavin Newsom as he tries to beat back a recall attempt.

By Emily Hoeven • August 4, 2021

Politics

How much will California’s EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election?

Will voters in the California recall blame Gavin Newsom for backlogged unemployment claims and billions in fraud? Republican candidates are counting on it.

By Emily Hoeven • August 4, 2021

CalMatters en Español

¿Cuánto le costará a Newsom el escándalo del EDD de California en las elecciones de destitución?

Read this article in English.   Si Ivy Bland hubiera podido acceder a más de $9,000 de beneficios de desempleo bloqueados, ella y su esposo podrían haber pospuesto su mudanza a Florida.  Si los beneficios de Lindsay Green no se hubieran congelado debido a una sospecha de fraude, podría haber mantenido su seguro médico, dental y de […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 4, 2021

WhatMatters

Backsliding in fight against COVID: Masks required for many Californians

Less than three months after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his “California Roars Back” campaign-budget slogan, it already feels outdated. Seven Bay Area counties on Monday mandated masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, following in the footsteps of Los Angeles, Sacramento and Yolo counties. Around 50% of California’s population is now living under the same mask […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 3, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom offers cash to conserve energy

Good morning, California. It’s Monday, August 2. Blackouts a real threat First, Gov. Gavin Newsom offered cash for vaccinations. Now, he’s offering cash for energy conservation. In a sign that California is at dire risk of rolling blackouts this summer, Newsom on Friday signed an emergency proclamation that orders the state to reimburse utilities for […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 2, 2021

WhatMatters

Fourth COVID wave upends California

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, July 30. Rapid policy shifts ​​California’s fourth COVID-19 wave has caused political and public health messaging to clash yet again, leaving many residents in near-perpetual whiplash. Sacramento County on Thursday became the third to mandate face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, a day after the state recommended the same […]

By Emily Hoeven • July 30, 2021

WhatMatters

California’s apocalyptic summer

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, July 29. Virus, fire, infected birds Just when it seemed like it was getting safe to go out in public again, California’s summer started to resemble scenes from an Alfred Hitchcock movie. With COVID-19 rates surging, the state Department of Public Health on Wednesday recommended that all Californians wear face […]

By Emily Hoeven • July 29, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom’s biggest hurdle to beating recall

Newsom needs to fire up voters to beat the recall, but he may be bolstering turnout among the very Californians who want to see him ousted.

By Emily Hoeven • July 28, 2021