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:
The work starts now to improve our approach to hunger, food assistance
From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.
Thu, Feb 25, 2021 5:30 am
Public Universities and colleges can serve as economic engines to drive economy out of pandemic slump
California’s public colleges and universities will continue to struggle to fulfill their mission without stable state and federal funding.
Thu, Feb 25, 2021 5:25 am
Will California’s desert be transformed into Lithium Valley?
On the edge of the Salton Sea, state officials and investors are seeking to turn brine into ‘white gold’ that can power electric cars. But will this help solve the Imperial Valley’s troubles — or add to them?
Thu, Feb 25, 2021 5:20 am
California’s unemployment crisis, explained
Thousands of out-of-work Californians are struggling through the most severe job crisis on record as the state tries to account for up to $31 billion in benefits lost to fraud. Here’s what went wrong — and what might come next.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 3:45 pm
California students in richer areas far more likely to be back in classrooms
A CalMatters data analysis reveals a wealth gap between students more likely to receive in-person instruction and those less likely to have that option.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 5:30 am
Extend Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented adults
We need bold legislation like SB 56 and AB 4 to end the systematic exclusion of low-income undocumented adults from Medi-Cal.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 5:30 am
This a good time for the Legislature to invest in California by taxing large, profitable corporations
Reversing the housing crisis and addressing homelessness will require large investments, and AB 71 is a bold step.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 5:25 am
Opinión: Extienda los beneficios de Medi-Cal a los adultos indocumentados
Necesitamos una legislación audaz como SB 56 y AB 4 para terminar con la exclusión sistemática de adultos indocumentados de bajos ingresos de Medi-Cal.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 1:59 am
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