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The Hurricane Hunters fly a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft into the North Pacific to meet an atmospheric river on January 28, 2020. Photo by Rachel Becker for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Dams at risk + Riding atmospheric rivers + Coronavirus concerns

Dan Morain by Dan Morain February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

California dams are at risk. Scientists study atmospheric rivers and climate change. State responds to coronavirus cases.

Posted inWhatMatters

Senate to focus on power shutdowns, as fire weather returns

Dan Morain by Dan Morain November 18, 2019November 18, 2019
The feet of Mr. Murphy, who has been on Skid Row for a year. Outreach workers are not sure where he came from. Photos by Dan Morain for CALmatters
Posted inNewsletters

L.A.’s homeless population, voters to decide big school bond, and preventing HIV

Dan MorainRicardo Cano by Dan Morain and Ricardo Cano October 8, 2019October 8, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Taxes, tech monopolies, and retired judges’ age discrimination claim

Dan Morain by Dan Morain May 13, 2019
Syphilis is preventable, but hundreds of babies are born with it each year in California, suffering neurological damage and even death. Photo by Jorgefontestad/istock.com
Posted inHealth

Why do California babies have syphilis in numbers rivaling those of poor nations?

Avatar by David Gorn October 16, 2018June 23, 2020
California's budget includes $12 million for research into what has come to be called Jordan’s Syndrome—named after 12-year-old Jordan Lang, seen here in a family photo.
Posted inHealth

California lobbyist fights for his daughter, with Legislature’s help

Dan Morain by Dan Morain August 12, 2018June 23, 2020
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