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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, 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

Abba Bail Bonds across from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 21, 2020. After voters recently rejected Prop. 25 that would have ended cash bail, the California Supreme Curt ruled that some defendants are entitled to relief. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters

Can’t afford bail? State Supreme Court offers relief for some defendants

by Robert Lewis March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Assemblymember Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference announcing his nomination as the new Attorney General at International Hotel Manilatown center in San Francisco on March 24, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom’s AG pick = new criminal justice approach

by Emily Hoeven March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Citizen’s ballot initiative should belong to citizens – not special interests

by Guest Commentary November 10, 2020November 13, 2020

A sign against Proposition 25 is displayed at Bad Boys Bail Bonds on Oct. 12, 2020, in San Jose. Photo by Dai Sugano, Bay Area News Group

What the failure of Prop. 25 means for racial justice in California

by Nigel Duara November 5, 2020February 24, 2021

A man holds up a sign that says, 'I don't need a job, I just need customers,' during a rally in opposition to AB 5, a bill that would change the way independent contractors are classified by their employers, on July 9, 2019.

Uber, Lyft win big victory

by Emily Hoeven November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

The Bail Boys bail bonds displays a "No on Prop 25" poster in downtown Los Angeles. The proposition aims to end California's current cash bail system . Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters.

Replacing cash bail: Fairer justice or robopocalypse?

by Nigel Duara October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Prop. 25

Prop. 25 is dangerous for victims and communities

by Guest Commentary October 22, 2020October 22, 2020