A panel at the CalMatters Ideas Festival debates how to reduce homelessness without punishing poverty. There's worry about a potential $1 billion cut in state funding.
A panel of labor experts at the CalMatters Ideas Festival say California workers should have more access to more apprenticeships that pay more. Barriers still exist, especially for women and low-income Californians.
At CalMatters’ inaugural Ideas Festival, analyst and author Barbara McQuade says disinformation is a threat to democracy, especially in local elections. "I think true patriotism is a commitment to truth," she said.
California voters narrowly passed Proposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom's measure to fund mental health housing. He's prodding counties to use the money quickly.
The state’s average price at the pump is up 55 cents from a year ago as the more expensive summer blend kicks in, with a gas tax hike starting July 1. Legislators want to know what a new watchdog is doing to help consumers.
The Newsom administration wants state employees in the office at least twice a week. Many civil servants prefer working from home, and their unions are fighting to protect generous telework policies.