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National Guard members direct traffic at a mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine distribution clinic at Oakland Coliseum on Feb. 26, 2021. Today, Gov. Newsom announced vaccinations will open up to those 50+ next week and the generally population on April 15. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

WhatMatters

Vaccines for all 16+ in 3 weeks, Newsom says

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, March 26. Statewide network incomplete All Californians 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in three weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Under the state’s new guidelines, Californians 50 and older — a group that includes Newsom himself — will become eligible on April 1, with those […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• March 26, 2021

Environment

New study: California’s trailblazing diesel rules save lives

Researchers calculated that California’s rules reduced diesel exhaust by 78% compared to 51% for federal rules, leading to fewer deaths from heart attacks and lung disease.

By

Rachel Becker

• March 25, 2021

Assemblymember Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference announcing his nomination as the new Attorney General at International Hotel Manilatown center in San Francisco on March 24, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

WhatMatters

Newsom’s AG pick = new criminal justice approach

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, March 25. Bonta a win for progressives By nominating Assemblymember Rob Bonta to be California’s next attorney general, Gov. Gavin Newsom is priming the state to take a significantly different approach to criminal justice — one that could help him shore up progressive support ahead of a likely recall election, […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• March 25, 2021

Cynthia Bassett stands for a portrait in her backyard in San Bernardino on March 16, 2021. Cynthia has been running a daycare at her house for 22 years. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

California Divide

Thousands of child care centers shutter, spelling bad news for California

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated child care centers in California, with many closing permanently. The consequences will adversely affect children, parents, center operators and the state economy.

By

Elizabeth Aguilera

• March 24, 2021

Politics

Gov. Newsom and legislators have lots of money to spend, few strings attached

The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.

By

Ben Christopher

• March 24, 2021

Cynthia Bassett en su patio trasero en San Bernardino. Lleva 22 años administrando una guardería en su casa. "Estaba acostumbrada a tener 14 pequeños corriendo", dijo, "y de repente '¡Puf!', Estoy sola". Foto de Shae Hammond para CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Miles de centros de cuidado infantil han cerrado, lo que significa malas noticias para California

La pandemia de coronavirus ha diezmado los centros de cuidado infantil en California, y muchos han cerrado de forma permanente. Además de los niños, los padres y las personas que dirigen los centros, los cierres afectarán negativamente a la economía estatal.

By

Elizabeth Aguilera

• March 24, 2021