Commentary
Holdouts in Marin County resist California rules speeding up multifamily housing
State pressure to allow more housing in Marin County is relentless, but some in Fairfax aren't giving up without a fight.
Marin County
Commentary
Will resistant Marin County change after a pro-housing governor just moved in?
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently moved to Marin County, home to wealthy enclaves that are notorious for resisting his pro-housing policies.
California Divide
Universal basic income? California moves to be first state to fund pilot efforts
California lawmakers OK funding programs to guarantee some people — especially foster youth and pregnant women — an income floor.
CalMatters en Español
Newsom insta a todos los californianos a reducir el uso de agua en un 15%
En resumen La sequía extrema ahora afecta al 85% de California, por lo que el gobernador está buscando una acción voluntaria. Newsom expandió la emergencia por sequía a nueve condados más, principalmente a lo largo de la Costa Central y en el Área de la Bahía. Read this article in English. A medida que la sequía extrema […]
Environment
Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15%
Extreme drought now grips 85% of California so the governor is seeking voluntary action. Newsom expanded the drought emergency to nine more counties, mostly along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area.
Environment
Water shortages: Why some Californians are running out in 2021 and others aren’t
Drought resilience depends on location but also extraordinary engineering — determining which California places are running out of water this year and which remain in good shape.
Commentary
Marin County’s guerrilla war against housing
Marin County's efforts to limit population growth by limiting housing are taking an old turn - refusing to provide water service to new construction.
Coronavirus
Pediatricians can bypass MyTurn as they vaccinate children
In an effort to accelerate vaccination of teens, California health officials say they will allow pediatricians to obtain doses without going through the state’s problematic registration site. Children ages 12 to 15 may become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines next week.
WhatMatters
Inside California’s stunning COVID reversal
How the tables have turned for California. The state’s seven-day coronavirus positivity rate fell to 1.2% on Tuesday, the lowest rate in the country. Just four months ago, California’s positivity rate was a staggering 17.1% and hospitalizations were surging to record levels, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a regional stay-at-home order. Contrast that with […]
Environment
Governor declares drought emergency in northwest counties
The Russian River watershed is hard hit by lack of rainfall. The emergency order will allow state officials to relax some restrictions on reservoirs and assist endangered fish.