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Author Archives: Erica Yee

Erica is a data reporter at CalMatters helping develop data-driven graphics and tools. As a California native, she is excited to contribute to important coverage of state issues through engaging projects. She is a recent graduate of Northeastern University, where she majored in journalism and information science. Erica previously interned at the San Francisco Chronicle, CNBC, and Boston.com.

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An evidence bag containing pills of synthetic fentanyl disguised as Oxycodone at a Fresno County Sheriff's Office press conference in 2020. Photo by Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee via Reuters
Posted inHealth

California’s opioid deaths increased by 121% in 3 years. What’s driving the crisis?

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra, Erica Yee and Nigel Duara July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Thousands of Californians died from opioid overdoses in 2021. In response, many communities are making it easier to obtain life-saving overdose reversal drugs while some families are calling for tougher criminal penalties for fentanyl dealers.

West Los Angeles College in Culver City on July 17, 2023. Photo by Julie A Hotz for CalMatters
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Los números de transferencia de colegios comunitarios son un punto de referencia para el éxito; pero siguen muy por debajo de la meta del estado

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Adam Echelman and Erica Yee July 24, 2023July 24, 2023
West Los Angeles College in Culver City on July 17, 2023. Photo by Julie A Hotz for CalMatters
Posted inHigher Education

California wants more community college students in four-year schools. Why are most failing to transfer?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Adam Echelman and Erica Yee July 24, 2023July 25, 2023
People hold placards as they attend a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, in Los Angeles, on. June 8, 2020. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters
Posted inExplainers

California is the first state to tackle reparations for Black residents. What that really means

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Wendy Fry, Erica Yee and Rya Jetha June 29, 2023September 12, 2023
A Reparations Task Force Meeting at San Diego State on Jan. 28, 2023. Photo by Ariana Drehsler, CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

California Reparations Calculator: How much does a state panel say I’m owed?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Wendy Fry and Erica Yee May 10, 2023May 9, 2023
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Inscripción K-12: ¿Estará mostrando el aumento de estudiantes sin hogar una tendencia que sigue empeorando?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Joe Hong and Erica Yee April 4, 2023May 2, 2023
A student enters Stege Elementary School in Richmond on Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Shelby Knowles for CalMatters
Posted inK-12 Education

K-12 enrollment: Does the increase in homeless students indicate a worsening trend?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Joe Hong and Erica Yee April 4, 2023May 2, 2023
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Un pago extra podría atraer a maestros experimentados a las escuelas más pobres. ¿Por qué California no lo hace?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Joe Hong and Erica Yee March 30, 2023March 30, 2023
Theresa Griffin, a sixth-grade teacher at Stege Elementary School in Richmond, on Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Shelby Knowles for CalMatters
Posted inK-12 Education

Extra pay could lure experienced teachers to poorer schools. Why California won’t do it.

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Joe Hong and Erica Yee March 30, 2023March 29, 2023
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Los autos eléctricos son inexistentes en comunidades latinas y afroamericanas; ¿Quiénes son los compradores?

Nadia LopezAvatar photo by Nadia Lopez and Erica Yee March 22, 2023May 10, 2023

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