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A pedestrian with a suitcase walks past a vacant store front on Powell Street in the Union Square shopping district in San Francisco on June 14, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Why California’s unemployment picture is muddled

by Emily Hoeven June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Signage at a car dealership in Oregon City says that masks are not required with proof of vaccination on June 3, 2021. California health authorities have said businesses may use a similar system. Image via iStock

Newsom: Vaccine verification system in works

by Emily Hoeven June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Alex Armstrong, 51 and his wife, Paula Armstrong, 45, prepare pick up orders during lunch hour at their Long Beach restaurant, VBurger, on June 8, 2021. "It's been very challenging for us, but we couldn't back out," said Armstrong of opening mid-pandemic last year. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Masks at work? California can’t decide

by Emily Hoeven June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

A sign warns people to mask up. Questions abound ahead of California's pandemic reopening. Image via iStock

Days from California reopening, rules still up in the air

by Emily Hoeven June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom randomly selects cash prize winners at the California Lottery Building in Sacramento on June 4, 2021. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters

Newsom reopening comments backfire: State of emergency to stay

by Emily Hoeven June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Wooden gavel with open law book. The California Supreme Court is expected to make a key death penalty ruling. Image via iStock

Death penalty faces critical test: Will California high court raise bar?

by Emily Hoeven June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

California's April unemployment rate indicates the paradox the state is confronting. Image via iStock

California’s unemployment paradox: openings and joblessness

by Emily Hoeven May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

A firefighting helicopter flies away after dropping water over a brush fire scorching at least 100 acres in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Saturday, May 15, 2021. AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu

It’s mid-May: Welcome to wildfire season

by Emily Hoeven May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Apedestrian passes a mural reading: "When out of your home, Wear a mask over your mouth and nose," in San Francisco on Nov. 21, 2020. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo

To mask or not to mask? California’s conundrum

by Emily Hoeven May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

A student runs into a school building. Amid a recall campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom and challenger Kevin Faulconer are rolling out big plans. Image via iStock

Newsom, Faulconer make big promises to Californians

by Emily Hoeven May 13, 2021May 13, 2021