disease | CalMatters

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

Dams at risk + Riding atmospheric rivers + Coronavirus concerns

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.

Senate to focus on power shutdowns, as fire weather returns

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

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

by Dan Morain and Ricardo Cano October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Newsletters, WhatMatters

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

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

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

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.

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

by Dan Morain August 12, 2018June 23, 2020