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Sacramento Police crime scene investigators place evidence markers on 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting that killed six and injured 12 in Sacramento on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group
Posted inCommentary

Gov. Brown pushed for softer treatment of violent felons

by Dan Walters April 18, 2022April 14, 2022
People walk on a beach path as evening winds kick up sand in Long Beach on April 18, 2021. California's population has declined for the first time in its history and is now just under 39.5 million. AP Photo/Ashley Landis
Posted inCommentary

California’s shrinking population has big impacts

by Dan Walters April 10, 2022April 7, 2022
At center, Monica Madrid, and other members of the community show their support at a candlelight vigil for the victims of a mass shooting, in Sacramento on April 5, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

California’s gun restrictions are a failure

by Dan Walters April 6, 2022April 5, 2022
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

California labor law: how to sue employers

by Dan Walters April 5, 2022April 4, 2022
The California Aqueduct, a central component of the California State Water Project. Photo via iStock
Posted inCommentary

California water war peace treaty? Not quite

by Dan Walters April 4, 2022March 31, 2022
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Is state biting off more than it can chew?

by Dan Walters April 3, 2022March 30, 2022
California legislators applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom as he delivers his first State of the State speech. Photo by Andrew Nixon, Capital Public Radio
Posted inCommentary

‘Job killer’ list tests Capitol’s ideological bent

by Dan Walters March 30, 2022March 29, 2022
Big Lots! went big on help wanted sign as signs around the region are getting the cold shoulder from workers reluctant to resume service-industry jobs in Moreno Valley on July 5, 2021. Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG
Posted inCommentary

Newsom’s upbeat job picture vs. reality

by Dan Walters March 29, 2022March 28, 2022
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Politicians eager to send Californians cash for gas

by Dan Walters March 28, 2022March 24, 2022
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Hidden tax breaks escape scrutiny

by Dan Walters March 27, 2022March 23, 2022

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