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Demonstrators hold up a banner in front of an apartment building in the Adams Point neighborhood of Oakland to protest rent payment and evictions during the coronavirus pandemic on Dec. 5, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Protect families from homelessness; extend eviction moratorium

by Guest Commentary May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Although California has an eviction moratorium in place, saving millions from losing their homes, this protection ends in June.

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Two audits tell the tale: How California failed to detect unemployment fraud

by Emily Hoeven January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Computer problems have plagued California's vaccine rollout and hobbled its efforts on unemployment benefits. Image via iStock

Behind chaos on vaccines and jobless checks: persistent tech problems

by Emily Hoeven January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Oakland resident Andrew Rosenburg holds up a banner while protesting rent evictions during the pandemic on Dec. 5, 2020 in Oakland. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

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Study: Lifting eviction moratoriums leads to higher COVID-19 case rates, deaths

by Laurence Du Sault December 9, 2020December 10, 2020

A framed portrait of her sister hangs in Mary Martinez's living room on Aug. 7, 2020. Photo by Ayrton Ostly, The Salinas Californian

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Evicted Monterey County renters face greater risk of contracting COVID-19

by Kate Cimini October 30, 2020November 16, 2020

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Here’s what you need to know about California’s eviction protections

by Laurence Du Sault September 4, 2020September 16, 2020