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Sen. Robert Hertzberg wears a mask and face shield on the floor on Aug. 28, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California State of Mind

Podcast: Sen. Bob Hertzberg calls for upending bail system

by Nigel Duara May 3, 2021April 30, 2021

Sen. Bob Hertzberg tells the “California State of Mind” podcast he’s in a renewed push to end cash bail for nonviolent crimes.

Detainees wait in a cell for an appearance in Sacramento County Superior Court in Sacramento on Nov. 1, 2016. Even before the pandemic, California courts struggled to dispose of cases in a timely fashion for myriad reasons, and just how to just how to address the systemic issue remains unclear. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Can California fix long waits in jail? These bills may help

by Robert Lewis April 13, 2021August 20, 2021

Waiting for justice: Defendants locked up for years awaiting trials, sentencing

by Robert Lewis March 31, 2021April 13, 2021

National Guard members direct traffic at a mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine distribution clinic at Oakland Coliseum on Feb. 26, 2021. Today, Gov. Newsom announced vaccinations will open up to those 50+ next week and the generally population on April 15. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Vaccines for all 16+ in 3 weeks, Newsom says

by Emily Hoeven March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Alice Huffman has resigned as president of the California State Conference of the NAACP, after controversy over the fact that she collected millions in fees from corporate interests as her organization sided with them on state ballot measures. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California NAACP leader resigns amid conflict-of-interest backlash

by Laurel Rosenhall November 20, 2020November 21, 2020

Prop. 25

Prop. 25 will help build a justice system based on fairness

by Guest Commentary October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Prop. 25

Prop. 25 is dangerous for victims and communities

by Guest Commentary October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

A homeless man on the street in San Francisco. Conservatorship law complicates treatment for mentally ill homeless Californians.

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Work undone, deals unraveled

by Dan Morain August 30, 2018

Wildfires burned across Sonoma County is October 2017. Now, legislators in California's Capitol will determine wildfire liability. | Photo by Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Can PG&E avoid bankruptcy? Climate change impact

by Dan Morain August 28, 2018

GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter being sworn into Congress, alongside his wife.

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Bail, stoned drivers, bad nights at bars and an indictment

by Dan Morain August 22, 2018July 8, 2019