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Newsletters, WhatMatters

Finding a friend in Oregon, Newsom’s lawsuit pays off and the Nazi next door

by Ben Christopher June 7, 2019

Oregon may join California’s cap-and-trade market. Why CSU students pay more for parking. Tom Steyer wades into a new political fight.

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Fire, water, a Trump pardon and crunch time in the Capitol

by Dan Morain May 16, 2019

Commentary, Economy, My Turn

Why April 15 isn’t California’s most important tax day

by Guest Commentary April 15, 2019

Commentary, Environment, Justice, My Turn, Water

Yes, we need clean water. But it must remain tax-free

by Guest Commentary April 9, 2019

Economy, Politics

California has a giant surplus—of ideas for new taxes. What’s up with that?

by Judy Lin March 11, 2019June 23, 2020

A cocktail sign above a bar in Sacramento. Photo by Shawn Hubler for CALmatters

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Capitol ends a big session, and head rubs

by Dan Morain September 3, 2018

Wildfires burned across Sonoma County is October 2017. Now, legislators in California's Capitol will determine wildfire liability. | Photo by Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Can PG&E avoid bankruptcy? Climate change impact

by Dan Morain August 28, 2018

Commentary, Environment, Health, My Turn

Pro-con: A new tax to provide clean water?

by Guest Commentary August 24, 2018