California fans rally at the Capitol against a proposed ban on tackle football for children, April 2018.
California fans rally at the Capitol against a proposed ban on tackle football for children, April 2018. Photo by Shawn Hubler for CALmatters.

In summary

California sets carbon-free goal, youth football tackle ban back in play, UC campuses among the best colleges and transportation remains an obstacle for low-income Californians.

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Dan Morain joined CalMatters in March 2018. He is the former editorial page editor of The Sacramento Bee. Morain also spent 27 years at The Los Angeles Times, and has covered the Capitol since 1992.