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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:
Los Angeles, Sacramento announce reparations coalition on Juneteenth
Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee, paving the way for a local reparations pilot project.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 5:40 am
Gavin Newsom under COVID: The governor dishes on his pandemic life
Netflix, a new rooster, a date night planned by his kids and weekend hikes: California's governor gives a glimpse into how he’s made it through the pandemic.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 5:30 am
California should make June 19 a paid holiday
Recognizing Juneteenth helps Americans acknowledge our nation’s racist past.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 5:25 am
Stimulus, unemployment checks help child support debt collection hit new high
During the height of the pandemic, the state clawed stimulus and unemployment checks from parents who owe child support debt to the government. The Newsom administration put a stop to the practice by the time the second stimulus checks went out, but California still retained a record $430 million in 2020.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 5:40 am
Paying into EDD did not pay off
Months of radio silence from the Employment Development Department stirs up doubt.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 5:31 am
Will California investment in new job training programs pay off?
A state effort to create green jobs after the Great Recession fell short. Will new California job training programs do any better coming out of the pandemic?
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 5:30 am
Summer school options: California hits record enrollment, but is it enough?
The state provided $4.6 billion in additional funding for summer school to combat learning loss. But summer school offerings vary across the state.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 5:30 amStay informed.
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2021 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.
