Judy Lin

WhatMatters

Graduation rates improve, a dicey Sanders endorsement, new evidence of growing divide

Graduation rates rise, but progress is uneven. Sanders defies party establishment with endorsement. Local GDP data shows growing inequality.

By Judy Lin • December 13, 2019

WhatMatters

California labels THC a risk for pregnant women, plus clean trucks and primary ballot selection

California warns of THC risks for babies. Proposed rule calls for zero-emission trucks. No-party preference voters must choose primary ballot.

By Judy Lin • December 12, 2019

WhatMatters

Gavin Newsom talks climate with Quebec’s premier as state braces for rising seas

California governor hosts Quebec premier to discuss cap-and-trade agreement. Report urges preparation for rising seas. UC sued over SATs.

By Judy Lin • December 11, 2019

WhatMatters

Spending California’s surplus, how lobbying affected one consumer protection bill, and what came of Schwarzenegger’s Million Solar Roof goal

Assemblyman pushes for more aid for undocumented immigrants. Legislation to curb dental credit cards is watered down. UC looks at alternatives to SAT, ACT.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • December 10, 2019

Explainers

Risks, rewards and robots: The future of work in California

Are robots coming for your job? Why is pay falling behind as productivity rises? What about college? And could unions save California's middle class?

By Judy Lin • November 25, 2019

WhatMatters

Money flows to Sacramento as Newsom administration again slaps at GM and Toyota

Good morning, California. “President Trump talks a lot about America’s economic growth under his presidency, but when you look behind the numbers, you see that it’s California’s growth that has provided the economic rocket fuel for the nation.”—Gov. Gavin Newsom, on a projection that California will have a budget surplus of at least $7 billion […]

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • November 21, 2019

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Lawmakers challenge PG&E, as utility warns of more mass power shutdowns

PG&E comes under fire at Capitol. State, L.A. sue Juul Labs over e-cigarette practices. Kamala Harris sinks in presidential polls.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • November 19, 2019

WhatMatters

California’s attempt to force Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns is in trouble

Justices question state's attempt to force Trump to disclose taxes. Number of women in legislature grows. Trump appoints more judges to 9th Circuit.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • November 7, 2019

Explainers

California’s on fire, unplugged and out of easy answers. So why don’t we…?

Only hard options remain for dealing with California’s wildfire crisis. From controlled burns to burying power lines to breaking up PG&E, what are the odds?

By Julie Cart and Judy Lin • October 30, 2019

WhatMatters

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash begin their campaign but leave room for negotiations

Gig companies begin campaign to reverse employee law. NCAA follows California's lead on athlete compensation. Kamala Harris' California primary dream fades.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • October 30, 2019