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With San Francisco Bay on life support, Newsom withholds the cure

by Guest Commentary March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

It’s time for the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt a comprehensive, science-based plan to restore San Francisco Bay.

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Regulators are undermining California’s transition to 100% clean energy

by Guest Commentary March 29, 2021March 26, 2021

California is modifying the Housing for the Harvest program for farmworkers who have tested positive for COVID-19 by offering up to $1,000 in cash assistance, as well as allowing farmworkers to shelter at home, to boost participation. The expansion will launch in April for most counties. Photo by David Rodriguez, The Salinas Californian

California Divide

Newsom doubles down on sheltering farmworkers despite few takers

by Jackie Botts March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

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Frequent ‘antigen testing’ can resolve stalemate on school reopening

by Guest Commentary March 21, 2021March 20, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom arrives to Dodger Stadium to deliver the State of the State address on March 9, 2021 in Los Angeles. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

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Watch Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2021 State of the State speech

by Byrhonda Lyons March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

environment

How ‘Cutting Green Tape’ can make California more resilient

by Guest Commentary March 8, 2021March 4, 2021

affordable housing

California needs a 10-year roadmap to housing affordability and to end homelessness

by Guest Commentary February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines his 2021-2022 state budget proposal during a news conference in Sacramento, Jan. 8, 2021. Newsom’s budget will include at least $2 billion to help schools with testing, increased ventilation and personal protective equipment. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

Gov. Newsom’s unlikely foe: teacher unions

by Guest Commentary February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

Denise Russell, owner of Special FX Salon & Day Spa in San Jose, photographed in the waiting area of her salon on Jan. 15, 2020. Russell, who has been in business for more than 30 years, says she misses her clients and stylists. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

‘Too little, too late’: California small businesses chase COVID-19 relief

by Lauren Hepler January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

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An equitable recovery for California requires two key strategies

by Guest Commentary January 25, 2021January 22, 2021