Marijuana

A BART train rides above a homeless encampment in West Oakland. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

WhatMatters

Trump administration signals a ‘crackdown’ on homelessness. Details TBD

Trump promises 'crackdown' on California homelessness. Aging guest workers still waiting for their pay. Former felons get right to sit on juries.

By

Dan Morain

• November 25, 2019

WhatMatters

Proposition 187, and the transformation of California politics

How Prop. 187 changed California politics. GOP voter registration has plummeted. Sanctuary law stirs backlash in wake of shooting death of officer.

By

Dan Morain

• November 8, 2019

WhatMatters

How a Democratic effort to ensure abortion rights backfired, and a sharp rise in illegal pot seizures

Abortion rights law backfires. Seizures of illegal marijuana grows spike. Surgeon general finds common thread among mass shooters.

By

Dan Morain

and

Elizabeth Castillo

• November 5, 2019

WhatMatters

What cities are in fiscal distress, a nonprofit faces allegations of gang infiltration, and black market vapes

Dashboard lists cities in fiscal distress. Report says Salinas nonprofit has been infiltrated by a gang. Toy district turns into black market for vaping.

By

Dan Morain

• October 25, 2019

WhatMatters

Gavin Newsom’s slow start on housing, cannabis’ carbon footprint, and San Francisco tries to impart its values on Nevada

Newsom's plans for housing construction off to slow start. Air Resources chief points out math error by feds. S.F. blacklists Nevada over abortion.

By

Dan Morain

• October 21, 2019

WhatMatters

Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money

Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.

By

Dan Morain

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Ben Christopher

• October 15, 2019

WhatMatters

California gets a net neutrality win, but fight is far from over

California gets a net neutrality win. State has little to show for Hollywood investment, according to study. Funeral pricing remains a mystery.

By

Dan Morain

• October 2, 2019

WhatMatters

Newsom and the NCAA, Shasta water project delay, officials cash in on legal weed

Newsom signs bill allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals. Plan to expand Shasta Dam falters. Former state officials enter cannabis business.

By

Dan Morain

• October 1, 2019