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Environment

What’s at stake for California as climate conference begins?

Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy. The governor has big shoes to fill compared to former Gov. Jerry Brown.

By Rachel Becker • October 28, 2021

Commentary

Methane reduction efforts are critical to slowing climate change

Livestock represent more than 50% of all methane generated in California, contributing to climate-warming greenhouse gases. We should double down on investments in methane-reduction programs as effective, short-term climate solutions.

By Guest Commentary • August 17, 2021

Commentary

‘Roaring back’ is just a campaign slogan, not reality

Gov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly chants that California is "roaring back" from pandemic, but ignores the state's stubborn socioeconomic problems.

By Dan Walters • July 18, 2021

WhatMatters

‘Not sustainable’: Jerry Brown bursts Newsom’s budget bubble

Gov. Newsom's predecessor poked a hole in his budget bubble by calling the state's spending "not sustainable" and predicting "fiscal stress."

By Emily Hoeven • July 14, 2021

CalMatters en Español

En ausencia: no hay jueces latinos en estos condados de California, que son mayoritariamente latinos

Mientras cuatro condados, en su mayoría latinos, carecen de jueces latinos en la Corte Superior, otros 13 condados tienen una brecha de más del 30% entre el porcentaje de latinos en la población y en el banquillo. Esto es lo que eso significa. Read this article in English.     Afuera del anexo del palacio de justicia del […]

By Byrhonda Lyons • June 8, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Comentario: La autopista divisoria de Oakland podría ser demolida

Un debate de décadas sobre el destino de la autopista Interestatal 980 de Oakland puede estar llegando a su fin, ya que figuras políticas piden su demolición.

By Dan Walters • June 1, 2021

Commentary

Divisive Oakland freeway may be demolished

A decades-long debate over the fate of Oakland's Interstate 980 freeway may be nearing an end as political figures call for its demolition.

By Dan Walters • June 1, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Comentario: ¿Cómo gastarán las escuelas de California la abundancia de dinero?

Las escuelas de California recibirán una inyección masiva de dinero con el presupuesto recientemente revisado del gobernador Gavin Newsom, pero ¿lo gastarán en cerrar la "brecha de rendimiento"?

By Dan Walters • May 24, 2021

Politics

Suspense file day: Which controversial bills did California legislators kill?

Lawmakers shelve dozens of significant bills, many opposed by special interests. They include proposals on police reform, housing, health care and more.

By Laurel Rosenhall • May 20, 2021

Environment

Running out of water and time: How unprepared is California for the drought?

With most of the state gripped by extreme dryness, some conditions are better, some worse, than the last record-breaking drought. Over-pumping of wells hasn’t stopped. But urban residents haven’t lapsed back into water-wasting lifestyles.

By Julie Cart and Rachel Becker • May 18, 2021