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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.

Stacy Estes in front of the home he shares with fiancée Kristin Pruitt, in Sacramento, Calif on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. “I don’t mind paying what it takes to raise my kids,” Estes said, but having his wages garnished for nearly 25 years has placed an unsustainanble financial burden on him. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

How California makes millions off child support

by Emily Hoeven May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Changing election rules alters outcomes

by Dan Walters December 23, 2020December 24, 2020

Un cartel en contra de la Proposición 25 se muestra en Bad Boys Bail Bonds el 12 de octubre de 2020 en San José. Foto de Dai Sugano, Bay Area News Group

CalMatters en Español

Lo que significa el fracaso de la Propuesta 25 para la justicia racial en California

by Nigel Duara November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

CA Dems split: Tax the rich, or borrow big?

by Emily Hoeven August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Rootz 99 millionaire tax advocacy

California Democrats divided over COVID-19 stimulus, millionaire tax to fund economic recovery

by Lauren Hepler August 6, 2020August 7, 2020

California Legislature, Economy, Inside the Capitol, Politics

CalChamber-backed study says service tax would disadvantage California businesses

by Judy Lin May 22, 2019June 23, 2020

Commentary, Economy, Environment, My Turn

California can make homes ready for the earthquakes that are coming. Here’s how

by Guest Commentary April 29, 2019

Economy, Politics

California has a giant surplus—of ideas for new taxes. What’s up with that?

by Judy Lin March 11, 2019June 23, 2020

Julie Hemingway cuddles her pet tabby cat, Tammy, at the Sacramento Triage Shelter for people who are homeless in Sacramento. Photo by Max Whittaker for CALmatters.

To help people off the streets and into shelters, welcome their pets?

by Elizabeth Castillo March 3, 2019June 23, 2020