WhatMatters CA summer: school in July, curbside retail Newsom details plans for what may reopen and when. Nursing homes hit hard by coronavirus. Rising sea levels spark coastal debates. By Emily Hoeven ⢠April 29, 2020
Environment California analysts urge lawmakers: reject Gov. Newsom’s $1 billion climate loan proposal The Legislative Analyst's Office warns California may not be able to spot the right projects to fund with a proposed green loan program.Ā By Rachel Becker ⢠February 13, 2020
Newsletters Dramatic rise in mental illness cases in county jails + What a new PG&E might look like County jails see spike in mental illness cases. Turning PG&E into a public utility comes with a hefty price tag. State aims to fix bottle-recycling program. By Dan Morain ⢠February 6, 2020
Environment With one California recycling bill already dead, will this be the year the state tackles its waste crisis? Many special interests and legislators agree California's recycling system is broken. Here's how they aim to fix it. By Rachel Becker ⢠February 5, 2020
WhatMatters Trump challenges California on abortion + A housing vote + PG&E’s unwanted anniversary Housing bill faces key vote. Trump takes on California over abortion. The state of play for PG&E one year after filing for bankruptcy. By Dan Morain ⢠January 27, 2020
WhatMatters You may get to vote on homelessness + intersex surgery legislation + e-scooter head injuries Voters may get chance to weigh in on homeless crisis. Helmet law debate returns as electric scooter head injuries spike. Intersex surgery bill stalls. By Dan Morain ⢠January 14, 2020
Environment Exclusive: California climate budget to include $1 billion green loan fund The four-year proposal would seed innovation in recycling, transit, agriculture and other sectors that could help the state address climate change. By Judy Lin and Rachel Becker ⢠January 9, 2020
WhatMatters Sutter Health’s big settlement, attorneys’ big payday, and CalEPA’s big get Sutter Health agrees to $575 million antitrust settlement. The connection between old tires, artificial turf and landfills. CalEPA makes a big hire. By Dan Morain and Judy Lin ⢠December 23, 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 and Ben Christopher ⢠October 15, 2019
WhatMatters Newsom rejects ‘Trump insurance’ bill, blood on the floor, plastics, time, and 18-year-old scotch Newsom rejects 'Trump insurance.' Anti-vax battle turns bloody. UAW official involved in Tesla fight is charged with corruption. By Dan Morain ⢠September 16, 2019