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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:

Non-English speakers struggle to file coronavirus unemployment claims

California unemployment applications can only be filed in English or Spanish, leaving a challenge for many residents who speak other languages. Many are new filers who do not understand the application process, lack internet and computer access. Traditional support groups such as nonprofits are also unable to provide in-person help.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 4:11 pm

How to help students during coronavirus lockdown

Here are suggestions top state education officials had during a CalMatters-hosted event.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 3:52 pm

Stimulus checks for the coronavirus pandemic won’t be sent to my family

Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families, often among the lowest paid workers in America, will not be helped by the $2 trillion stimulus package to help in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 1:50 pm

First homeless patient tests positive for coronavirus in Fresno

Several cases of coronavirus have cropped up among California's homeless population. Now, Fresno County is reporting its first case. That homeless individual who tested positive is being quarantined in a hotel.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 1:15 pm

Watch at 1 p.m.: Are Colleges Ready for Online Learning During the Pandemic?

Are you a college student whose semester has been turned upside down […]

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 9:16 am

Is CA bending the curve enough?

California begins to bend COVID-19 curve, but will it be enough to handle hospital surge? UC drops requirement for SAT, ACT scores. Big recession expected.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 5:45 am

Governor, legislators helping to ensure equity to computer science education in California

California needs to provide high quality computer science education to our students, especially to girls, students of color, and students in low-income and rural communities.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 5:30 am

Three big Democratic clashes in California

Elections between competing factions of Democrats are the most interesting political duels in California, as three examples in Southern California show.

Thu, Apr 2, 2020 12:01 am

A coronavirus property tax delay? Californians shouldn’t count on it

Income tax filers got a delay. Why not homeowners?

Wed, Apr 1, 2020 6:55 pm

For the greater good: Coronavirus border closure keeps immigrants from seeing families

The U.S.-Mexico border closed to nonessential travel last month to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. But the closure is cutting off many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans from relatives — and home.

Wed, Apr 1, 2020 2:54 pm