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Newsom recall battle reaches boiling point

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, January 13. Dems affix ‘coup’ label In a sign that the movement to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is increasingly perceived as a serious threat, the California Democratic Party took the extraordinary step Tuesday of branding it as a “coup” and alleging that its backers were linked to the violent mob […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 13, 2021

Politics

California Assembly impeachment vote puts Republicans in bind

That the California Assembly would spend its first day of the year calling for the removal of President Donald Trump — a week after he sicced a mob of white supremacists, conspiracy theorists and hooligans on Congress — is about as surprising as summer fog in San Francisco. Democrats hold a super-majority in both chambers […]

By Ben Christopher • January 11, 2021

WhatMatters

Pelosi threatens to impeach Trump

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, January 8. McClintock to speak in Sacramento Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Senator-designate Alex Padilla were among the prominent California officials who called for President Donald Trump’s removal from office Thursday, a day after a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi, Feinstein […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 8, 2021

Housing

How the remote work revolution could change California’s housing crisis

A huge number of people have been working from home for the better part of the year. The long-term implications for housing will likely benefit higher-earning workers and hurt lower income Californians.

By Matt Levin • December 21, 2020

Commentary

Three mayors and three defeats

November's election saw three Northern California mayors who had won acclaim outside of their cities suffer rejections.

By Dan Walters • December 16, 2020

WhatMatters

Newsom avoids the elephant in the room

Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, December 8. New app coming Thurs. Against a backdrop of escalating crises, Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a 90-minute press conference Monday in which he unveiled a coronavirus exposure app and public education campaign but failed to address some of the state’s biggest challenges. The app, CA Notify, launches Thursday. Once […]

By Emily Hoeven • December 8, 2020

Reader Reactions

Defeat of Sacramento’s ‘strong mayor’ initiative was about transparency and accountability, and checks and balances

Sacramento voters want to create the city they envision – one with strong democratic values, and dedicated to solving problems together.

By Guest Commentary • November 23, 2020

Commentary

Sacramento again refuses to grow up

In population, Sacramento is one of California's larger cities, but it stubborly refuses to adopt a big city system of governance.

By Dan Walters • November 9, 2020

Commentary

City wagers on entertainment may backfire

California's COVID-19 recession is having a devastating effect on local bond issues for sports and entertainment venues.

By Dan Walters • October 19, 2020

WhatMatters

Another record: Fires burn more than 4 million acres

California surpassed a staggering milestone Sunday: More than 4 million acres have now burned in a record-defying fire season still far from over. That’s four Rhode Islands, three-and-a-half Grand Canyon National Parks, and a little more than one Connecticut. It’s also more than double the 1.98 million acres burned in 2018, California’s previous modern-day record. […]

By Emily Hoeven • October 5, 2020