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The exclusive French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley, where California Gov. Gavin Newsom and representatives of the California Medical Association dined at a birthday party for lobbyist Jason Kinney — despite telling the public to avoid such gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by K Tao via Flickr

Unmasked: Doctors’ association execs joined Newsom at lobbyist’s birthday bash

by Laurel Rosenhall November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Two California Medical Association executives attended the Nov. 6 French Laundry dinner party with Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor has since apologized.

Which ballots get counted first? Stacks of California mail-in ballots await counting in this November 2018 file photo by Paul Bersebach, The Orange County Register/SCNG

When will my ballot be counted? The perks of voting early

by Ben Christopher October 21, 2020October 20, 2020

UC unfairly admitted well-connected students

by Emily Hoeven September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Students sunbathe on the lawn at UC Berkeley on March 12, 2020. The university suspended most in-person classes on Tuesday due to Coronavirus concerns. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

State auditor blasts UC for admitting unqualified students based on wealthy connections

by Mikhail Zinshteyn September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

A few students walk through Sproul Plaza, normally bustling with student organization tables, on March 12, 2020. UC Berkeley suspended most in-person classes beginning on Tuesday of this week due to Coronavirus concerns. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Coronavirus-induced student housing levels could cost UC a billion dollars per year

by Mikhail Zinshteyn September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Isael Corona, a math major at UC Berkeley, looks out the window from his student apartment near campus where he lives with a roommate on Sept. 3, 2020. Corona says he misses being with his friends but wanted to be back on campus. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

College coronavirus testing varies by system, campus

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, Felicia Mello and Kimberly Morales September 10, 2020September 24, 2020

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You can put a price tag on environmental and economic returns from protecting rangeland

by Guest Commentary August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Students at UCLA walk across Dickson Court North on August 7, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

UC students must ready for an online, socially distanced fall

by Mikhail Zinshteyn June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

California is revisiting whether to restore affirmative action policies for public schools and universities, as well as state jobs and contracts. Image via iStock

¿Es ahora el momento de reinstaurar la acción afirmativa en California?

by Ben Christopher June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

COVID-19 testing at San Francisco Department of Public Health laboratory. Photo by Tyrone Jue courtesy of San Francisco Department of Public Health

Frustrated Newsom calls on task force to fix coronavirus testing shortfall

by Rachel Becker April 4, 2020April 5, 2020