California Divide
How many Californians are at risk of eviction? Depends who you ask
Two estimates portend dramatically different consequences if an eviction moratorium extension doesn’t pass
Evictions
WhatMatters
Behind chaos on vaccines and jobless checks: persistent tech problems
California is struggling to provide residents with two items central to surviving the pandemic — the vaccine and unemployment benefits. California as of Wednesday had administered 38% of its 4.2 million doses of vaccine, ranking 45th nationwide in the number of doses administered per capita. And on Thursday, the beleaguered Employment Development Department revealed that […]
CalMatters en Español
¿Cuántos californianos corren el riesgo de ser desalojados? Depende a quien le preguntes
Dos estimaciones presagian consecuencias dramáticamente diferentes si no se aprueba una extensión de la moratoria de desalojo
California Divide
Time running out to extend California’s eviction moratorium
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders need to reach an agreement by Jan. 31 for California renters to avoid the beginning of a statewide eviction tsunami.
CalMatters en Español
Se esta acabando el tiempo para extender la moratoria de desalojos de California
El gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos deben llegar a un acuerdo antes del 31 de enero para que los inquilinos de California eviten el comienzo de un tsunami de desalojo en todo el estado.
Commentary
Democrats overreach on recall, miss valid point
California Democrats overreach by comparing the recall campaign against Gov. Gavin Newsom to the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol but could have had a legitimate point.
Politics
In pandemic-era budget, Newsom tries to nestle friends and neutralize enemies
His strategy seems to echo the mantra of former Gov. Jerry Brown — paddling a little on the left, a little on the right.
California Divide
Finally, rent relief for a graduate starting out in the job market
Maya and her girlfriend count themselves lucky to have received rent relief through the federal CARES Act. Now the pressure is on the recent graduate to get hired and stay on top of rent.
CalMatters en Español
Finalmente, alivio de alquiler para una graduada que se inicia en el mercado laboral
Read this article in English. Maya BradyAños: 21Ciudad: Sacramento, condado de SacramentoRaza / Etnia: Mestiza, negra y filipinaOcupación: Buscando trabajo en política progresista y asuntos públicos Maya y su novia se consideran afortunadas de haber recibido un alivio del alquiler a través de la Ley CARES federal. Ahora la presión recae sobre la recién graduada para que la contraten y […]
California Divide
Newsom wants extra $600 stimulus for low-wage Californians
The governor proposes a $600 stimulus for low-income Californians on top of the recent federal stimulus aid. He also wants to extend California's eviction moratorium, which is currently set to expire Jan. 31.