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California Policy & Politics: A Primer

CalMatters staff by CalMatters staff January 14, 2021January 15, 2021

Download and read this 53-page overview of all the major issues facing California policymakers.

Assembly Republican leader: Now is the time for the Legislature to lead by solving problems

Avatar by Guest Commentary January 7, 2021January 6, 2021
Wind and flames leap high in the air as firefighters attempt to put out the Creek Fire off of Camp Sierra Road and Reddin Road Northeast of Shaver Lake in Fresno County. As of 8:00 p.m. the fire has consumed over 73,000 acres and is at 0% containment. More than 800 firefighters are at the scene, and more are on the way to Fresno County on Sunday, Sep. 6, 2020. Photo by David Rodriguez, The Salinas Californian

New law in 1 minute: California eases hiring of ex-inmate firefighters

Elizabeth Castillo by Nick Roberts and Elizabeth Castillo December 30, 2020December 31, 2020

For forests resilient to wildfire, the time to act is now

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 29, 2020December 30, 2020

Wildfire prevention deserves long-term, dedicated, continuous funding

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 11, 2020December 10, 2020
Grapes are harvested from a vineyard as smoke from a massive wildfire fills the air near Oakville, on Oct. 13, 2017. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

New bill pushes California to stock, distribute masks to farmworkers during wildfires

by Kate Cimini December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

With the election over, how do we achieve real change?

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 3, 2020December 2, 2020
"Simple. Secure. Trustworthy. Counted." A sign reads in Spanish encouraging voters to vote by mail Off I-5 on November 3, 2020. Photo by Clara Mokri for CalMatters

How election officials fought fiction with fact

by Freddy Brewster and Katie Licari December 2, 2020December 3, 2020
The Creek Fire burns in the Sierra National Forest on Sept. 6, 2020, near Big Creek, Calif. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo

After this year’s wildfires, California must spend to manage forest health

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 23, 2020November 22, 2020
Due to high winds and dry conditions PG&E will turn off the power to over 361,000 customers in 36 counties to protect them from possible wildfires caused by downed power lines. Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo, Bay Area News Group

Orange County besieged with blazes; Northern California largely spared

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

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