How bad is California’s housing crisis for renters?
In summary Over the past two years, federal, state and local governments have passed several laws and invested billions of dollars to stave off an eviction tsunami. How have tenants and landlords...
View ArticleCalMatters welcomes enterprising student journalists ahead of fall election
In summary The CalMatters intern program gives students an opportunity to hone their skills and CalMatters staff a chance to teach and benefit from new enterprising journalists. CalMatters is excited...
View ArticleDelta tunnel: Salmon at risk from massive water project, state report says
In summary The tunnel project, which would cost billions and take decades, aims to help shore up water supplies in much of California. The new environmental impact report outlines the impacts. Lea...
View ArticleTúnel Delta: salmón en riesgo por proyecto de agua masivo, según informe estatal
En resumen El proyecto del túnel, que costaría miles de millones y llevaría décadas, tiene como objetivo ayudar a apuntalar los suministros de agua en gran parte de California. El nuevo informe...
View ArticleHow Florida became the new California
Want to make a political point in California — and across the country? Try running ads in Florida. That’s the tack the oil and gas industry is taking following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s much-discussed...
View ArticleIs it too easy for write-in candidates in California elections?
In summary In California elections, it only takes a handful of signatures and votes for legislative write-in candidates to get on the November ballot. Eleven made it this year, though some won very...
View Article¿Es demasiado fácil para los candidatos ‘por escrito’ en las elecciones de...
En resumen En las elecciones de California, solo se necesita un puñado de firmas y votos para que los candidatos legislativos por escrito aparezcan en la boleta electoral de noviembre. Once lo...
View ArticleWill California declare monkeypox state of emergency?
As one of California’s public health emergencies appears to be subsiding, another is emerging. Los Angeles County public health officers, who had been poised to take the controversial step of...
View ArticleRestoring a sense of safety could revive flagging public transit ridership
In summary The Improving Public Transit Ridership Safety bill would require California’s 10 largest transit agencies to recognize street harassment as a rider safety concern. By Dave Min, Special to...
View ArticleCities still seeking housing quota escape plans
In summary The state is pressuring California’s cities to adopt pro-housing policies, including quotas on zoning residential land. However, some cities are trying to find ways to undermine he quotas....
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