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California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines his 2021-2022 state budget proposal during a news conference in Sacramento, Jan. 8, 2021. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

Newsom’s reopening about-face raises questions

by Emily Hoeven January 26, 2021

A sign requiring customers to wear a mask is posted outside of Modern China Cafe in Walnut Creek on August 16, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California clamps down: Governor announces new restrictions to curb surging coronavirus

by Barbara Feder Ostrov and Ana B. Ibarra November 16, 2020

2020 rematches on 2022 ballot?

by Emily Hoeven November 13, 2020

Two unappealing choices for Newsom, lawmakers

by Emily Hoeven November 12, 2020

The Glass Fire burns near Diamond Mountain as a Cal Fire truck passes by about 3.5 miles from downtown Calistoga on Oct. 1, 2020. Photo by Jane Tyska, Bay Area News Group

More fire danger ahead

by Emily Hoeven October 2, 2020

School nurse Dorreen Taylo gives a flu shot to a student at River Islands Technology Academy in Lathrop on Sept. 16, 2020. Photo courtesy of San Joaquin County Office of Education

California one of few states without top school nurse during pandemic

by Ana B. Ibarra October 1, 2020

The Glass Fire burns behind Kelly Fleming Wines in Calistoga on Sept. 28, 2020. All of Calistoga was under mandatory evacuation Monday night. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group

What will become of Wine Country?

by Emily Hoeven September 30, 2020

Last chance to avoid evicting renters

by Emily Hoeven August 31, 2020

Luis Hoang, owner of Luis Hair Salon, gives Christopher Jimenez a trim in San Jose on Aug. 14, 2020. Hoang, who was able to reopen his salon outdoors, says the arrangement is “uncomfortable” but he has no other choice. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Indoor haircuts are back as California tries reopening again

by Lauren Hepler August 28, 2020

A pivotal week for California

by Emily Hoeven August 25, 2020