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Tag: Sacramento

A family visits booths. Somali Family Service, one of the groups receiving state anti-hate money, hosted immigrant families, including refugees and asylum seekers, at a resource fair in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023.
Posted inCalifornia Divide

From films to counseling — how California is spending $90 million to fight hate

Avatar photo by Felicia Mello September 13, 2023September 15, 2023

Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim and Black people increasing especially sharply. But the state is also spending more than any other to combat such crimes, including a hotline, state commission and a new round of grants to community organizations.

Posted inHomelessness

To sweep homeless camps, California cities say they offer shelter. What that really means is up for debate

Avatar photo by Jeanne Kuang September 12, 2023September 13, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pauses as he discusses the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade during a news conference in Sacramento on June 24, 2022. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

Spotlight on California leaders after abortion pill rulings

Avatar photo by Lynn La April 14, 2023April 14, 2023
A car stops on a flooded Lambert Road off Interstate 5 in Sacramento County on Jan. 3, 2023. Northern California was hit by a major rainstorm that caused power outages, landslides and flooding over the New Year's holiday weekend. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inEnvironment

Sacramento Valley, already deluged, braces for more floods

Avatar photo by Julie Cart and Alastair Bland January 4, 2023January 5, 2023
The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

Newsom’s call now: Tracking California bills passed in the 2022 legislative session

Avatar photo by CalMatters August 31, 2022September 30, 2022
A canal flowing through orchards west of Fresno on June 3, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
Posted inEnvironment

State imposes sweeping ban on pumping river water in San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area

by Rachel Becker June 7, 2022June 8, 2022
Muhammad, who declined to provide his last name, warms his hand at a fire near his tent in Sacramento. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Lawmakers double down on mental health reform

Avatar photo by Emily Hoeven April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
Several new California laws will kick in for 2022. The state Capitol. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock
Posted inEconomy, Housing, Justice

Eleven new California laws for 2022, explained in one minute

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Byrhonda Lyons and CalMatters December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Josh Lowe made a makeshift raft out of longboards and wood to get across the San Mateo Creek to where he has been staying in San Clemente on Nov. 6, 2021. Lowe moved to the woods with his dog Anna since an encampment on CalTrans property was cleared on Aug. 27. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters
Posted inHousing

Is ‘right to housing’ a solution to California homelessness?

Avatar photo by Manuela Tobias December 3, 2021December 3, 2021
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced today Los Angeles will form a reparations committee as part of a national coalition with other big city mayors. Photo by Gary Coronado, Los Angeles Times via AP/Pool
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Los Angeles, Sacramento announce reparations coalition on Juneteenth

Avatar photo by Nigel Duara June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

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