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Oakland Technical High School students stand in front of the marquee after it was announced that all Oakland schools would close for three weeks over coronavirus concerns on March 13, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

End of the school year, state says

by Emily Hoeven April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic expected to keep schools closed for rest of academic year. State launches investivgation into use of charities by legislators.

Close up of marijuana growing for a marijuana supplier.

Election Day + Obamacare jeopardy + Job protection for workers who use cannabis? + Coronavirus update

by Dan Morain March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Speaker Anthony Rendon gives remarks following Gov. Newsom’s 2020 State of the State address. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Legislators’ charity use has prompted calls for reform — but not from the Assembly Speaker

by Laurel Rosenhall March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Assemblyman Evan Low, Democrat of Campbell. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

State opens investigation following CalMatters’ report on tech foundation

by Laurel Rosenhall February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Like a bullhorn, hundreds of millions of campaign dollars are amplifying the message from key industries to California voters.

Politicians skirt disclosure law + Oil plays big in legislative races + Campaign money’s outsized influence

by Dan Morain February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

A sign in the hotel lobby directing attendees to the two-day technology and policy summit for lawmakers and tech-industry representatives hosted by Foundation for California’s Technology and Innovation Economy.

Steak dinners, secret donors: How the Tech Caucus is courting Silicon Valley with charity

by Laurel Rosenhall February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA, on February 17, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

A politician’s charity + Bernie Sanders’ rise + A personal note

by Dan Morain February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Assemblymember Rob Bonta on the assembly floor

For California lawmakers, charity can begin at home

by Laurel Rosenhall February 19, 2020March 31, 2020

Summit co-host Michael Bloomberg. Photo by World Bank via Flickr

Charities and politicians + Bloomberg’s California play + Sex offenders and parole

by Dan Morain February 18, 2020February 18, 2020