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A high fire danger sign is seen along Skyline Boulevard in the hills of Oakland on Sept. 24, 2019. Photo by Jane Tyska, Bay Area News Group

Dangerous fire conditions ahead

by Emily Hoeven September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a history of making bold,risky political moves that affect political decision-making nationwide. Will his order to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 follow suit? Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock

Could Newsom’s big, bold car ban hurt Biden in swing states?

by Ben Christopher September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs an executive order on a Ford Mustang Mach-E requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035, a move the governor says would achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, on Sept. 23, 2020, at Cal Expo. Photo by Daniel Kim, The Sacramento Bee via AP/Pool

Newsom’s gas-car ban dependent on next president

by Emily Hoeven September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Domestic workers ask governor to extend workplace protections

by Jacqueline Garcia September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands in front of four electric cars to announce an executive order requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035, a move the governor says would achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, on Sept. 23, 2020, at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Photo by Daniel Kim, The Sacramento Bee via AP/Pool

Newsom orders ban of new gas-powered cars by 2035

by Rachel Becker September 23, 2020September 25, 2020

In order to comply with local regulations, a Vista, Ca nail salon operates outside on Aug. 1, 2020. Photo by Simone Hogan via iStock

Nail salons can reopen indoors, COVID tests now available to all

by Ana B. Ibarra September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

California has fewer children, but they face greater challenges — from poverty to COVID. Image via iStock

The hurdles facing California kids, explained

by Elizabeth Aguilera September 21, 2020September 25, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a bill before signing it into law over zoom on Sept. 17, 2020. Screenshot via YouTube

Newsom expands worker protections

by Emily Hoeven September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Poll: Californians barely favor changing Prop. 13 — under a third back affirmative action

by Emily Hoeven September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Good news at last from California's coronavirus testing: The percentage of people tested who have the virus has dropped significantly. Image via iStock

Coronavirus positivity rate hits record low

by Emily Hoeven September 16, 2020September 16, 2020