Judy Lin

WhatMatters

A mea culpa, a ‘bailout,’ antitrust, infertility, Gavin Newsom’s new vaccine bill demands,

Insurance commissioner issues a mea culpa. Economist calls PG&E plan a bailout. Newsom wants changes to vaccine legislation.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • September 4, 2019

Economy

With no carveout in hand, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash pledge $90 million to California ballot fight

Uber, Lyft and DoorDash commit $90 million to fund a ballot fight unless lawmakers agree to a new employment model for gig workers.

By Judy Lin • August 29, 2019

WhatMatters

Charter schools, gig workers, the Kochs, the streets of L.A., and a lobbyist who made a difference

Gig workers battle over future of work. Koch brothers machine takes on Kamala Harris donor-disclosure rule. Lawmakers try to remedy Section 8 shortage.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • August 29, 2019

WhatMatters

Future of work, Hollywood, abortion, guns, money, and sexual orientation

Battle heats up on independent contractors bill. State aims to lure back film producers from anti-abortion states. Democrats take gun fight to the bank.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • August 27, 2019

Economy

How much could PG&E’s rates rise? What you need to know

In the past decade, PG&E rates have gone up 31% — faster than inflation — though not as much as San Diego Gas & Electric's.

By Judy Lin • August 22, 2019

Explainers

California migration: The story of 40 million

California's population is about to hit 40 million. Here's who we are, where we're going and why the census is so important to us.

By Judy Lin and Adria Watson • July 29, 2019

Economy

BUDGET DECIDER: Making choices that impact millions

We designed this interactive to improve your understanding of where taxes come from and where all that money goes. Let’s build your version of the Golden State!

By Judy Lin and John Osborn D'Agostino • July 15, 2019

Economy

California wants to allow credit cards at the DMV, but it’ll cost you a fee

Got a driver’s license to renew or a vehicle to register? Well, if you were planning to pay for it with a credit card, you may want to do it this summer. Under the new state budget, the Department of Motor Vehicles will be making an administrative change to pass credit card fees on to […]

By Judy Lin • July 9, 2019

Economy

From strip clubs to strip malls, how 2 million workers could be swept up in a bill aimed at the gig economy

A California bill threatens the likes of Uber, Lyft, Postmates and DoorDash. But Assembly Bill 5 could also sweep up some 2 million workers from truck drivers and general contractors to strippers and nail salons.

By Judy Lin • June 30, 2019

Capitol

California just passed a $215 billion budget. Here’s what’s between the lines.

Less tax-and-spendy than expected, California's $215 billion budget delivers more for working and poor families, but avoids most new taxes and stops short of health care for all.

By Judy Lin • June 13, 2019