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Annelisa Luong is a Community Organizer at Chinese Progressive Association in San Francisco. Nov. 2, 2022. Photo by Mark Leong for CalMatters

California Divide

To fight wage theft California gets strong assist from worker centers

by Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

As California investigates businesses for wage theft, worker centers act as behind-the-scenes allies, helping convince employees to cooperate.

A prep cook works in the kitchen of a San Francisco restaurant on May 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo

California Divide

A Workers’ Guide to Wage Theft: What to do if your boss steals your wages

by Lil Kalish November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

The Chevron Oil Refinery in Point Richmond on July 19, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

California might levy a new tax on oil companies. Here’s what to know

by Grace Gedye October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

A gas nozzle in a vehicle at a central Fresno gas station on Sept. 29, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Your questions about California’s gas rebate answered

by Grace Gedye October 19, 2022October 21, 2022

A gas nozzle in a van at a central Fresno gas station on Sept. 29, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

This is how much money you’ll get from the California gas rebate

by Grace Gedye October 14, 2022October 21, 2022

Mechanic Alex Esparza works on a catalytic converter of a vehicle at Van Ness Auto Repair in Fresno on Sept. 13, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

California is a hotspot for catalytic converter theft. Will new laws make a difference?

by Grace Gedye October 10, 2022October 13, 2022

An iPad displays potential bets at the Golden 1 Center's Skyloft Predictive Gaming Lounge in Sacramento on March 19, 2019. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Fact checking ads for California’s sports betting propositions

by Grace Gedye September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Betting odds are displayed at a hotel casino in Las Vegas. Photo by John Locher, AP Photo

Your guide to sports betting and everything else to know about gambling in California

by Grace Gedye September 7, 2022September 9, 2022

Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids

by Grace Gedye September 6, 2022September 15, 2022

Fast-food workers and other SEIU members marched to the Capitol to deliver postcards and petitions in support of AB257 to the Governor's Office on May 31, 2022. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

California Divide: Workplace

Newsom signs bill to regulate wages for fast food workers

by Jeanne Kuang August 30, 2022September 16, 2022