How will California deal with budget deficits that seem here to stay?
CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
How California and Florida both use schools to fight the culture wars
Despite how Gov. Gavin Newsom portrays it, Florida and California both use their education systems to promote ideological agendas.
Mon, May 29, 2023 12:01 am
The stakes for Newsom’s big plan to streamline big California projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to decarbonize California's economy but the California Environmental Quality Act is an impediment. So, he wants to streamline the law's application for big public works projects.
Sun, May 28, 2023 12:01 am
Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics
Just in time to go home for Memorial Day weekend, legislators bulldozed their way through a bunch of bills at the end of this week to beat the even bigger deluge next week, when there’s a Friday deadline to pass remaining bills through the house where they were introduced. Some of the bills that passed […]
Fri, May 26, 2023 5:00 am
Los demócratas de California dejan de lado el plan de Gavin Newsom de construir más rápido importantes infraestructuras
EN RESUMEN El gobernador Gavin Newsom presentó un plan para acelerar la construcción de importantes infraestructuras públicas y exigió votos rápidos de los legisladores. Sus aliados demócratas congelaron las propuestas. Read this article in English. Dando un golpe al gobernador Gavin Newsom, los legisladores demócratas derribaron hoy su ambicioso intento de reformar la ley ambiental […]
Thu, May 25, 2023 4:51 pm
California Democrats sideline Gavin Newsom’s plan to build big things faster
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice.
Thu, May 25, 2023 4:34 pm
California becomes the first state to phase out toxic hexavalent chromium
The state Air Resources Board voted today to ban the substance known as chromium 6, giving platers several years to switch to an alternative the platers say won’t produce the same chrome shine.
Thu, May 25, 2023 2:00 pm
How California can simplify the financial aid process for undocumented students
California offers financial aid to undocumented students, but a new report found that only 14% took advantage last year. Consolidating the convoluted application process and expanding work opportunities so undocumented students could cover the gaps left by a lack of federal aid could help.
Thu, May 25, 2023 5:30 am
California lawmaker opens legal fund over Facebook feud
Sen. Catherine Blakespear appears to be the only member of the California Legislature who has a legal defense fund. She is using it to cover bills from a lawsuit from the time she was Encinitas mayor.
Thu, May 25, 2023 5:30 am
Five hours in the California fentanyl crisis
On an average day in California, about 18 people die due to overdoses from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. That works out to nearly four people every five hours. In that same five-hour period, legislators on Wednesday heard the sad account of a grieving mother, analyses from local officials and researchers and even one admission […]
Thu, May 25, 2023 5:00 amStay informed.
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
