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California Divide

‘God only knows how many workers have suffered and died’: Employees urge Cal/OSHA to set indoor heat rules

by Nicole Foy May 19, 2023May 26, 2023

Workers from a variety of industries urged Cal/OSHA’s board to quickly pass new rules for hot, indoor workplaces.

Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

Lawmakers attempt crackdown on hidden fees

by Grace Gedye April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

The state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Capitol community mourns two veterans of California politics

by Dan Walters February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

Money wars: Special interests spend big in California primary

by Ben Christopher May 24, 2022May 28, 2022

Martha Garrido, a domestic worker who lives in San Francisco, was unable to work for several weeks after breaking her hand but did not have access to paid sick leave. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Economy, Politics

California’s extra sick leave for COVID-19 ended, but is it time to restore it?

by Sameea Kamal September 23, 2021January 10, 2022

Marco Villanueva preps meals for low-income seniors as part of his program with Hospitality Training Academy at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 14, 2021. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Will California investment in new job training programs pay off?

by Sameea Kamal June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

A man dumping a wheelbarrow full of bills. On suspense file day, California legislators killed dozens of bills.

Suspense file day: Which controversial bills did California legislators kill?

by Laurel Rosenhall May 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom presents the breakdown for his revised budget at the Secretary of State building auditorium in Sacramento on May 14, 2021. The proposal focused on education, housing and climate resiliency measures. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Three things to know about Gavin Newsom’s spending spree

by Laurel Rosenhall May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

tracking education

Commentary, Education

Data system will help chart a pathway to educational success

by Guest Commentary April 28, 2021April 27, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California ‘job killer’ list reignites old conflict

by Dan Walters April 12, 2021April 8, 2021