How CA abortion access is being blocked in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills City Hall on April 16, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters California’s Democratic leaders often tout the state as a safe haven for abortion rights. They’re now trying to help women in Arizona get around a potential ban. But as CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff explains in his deeply reported story, there […]
More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping
More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.
Fossil fuel shares no longer make financial sense. Why are California pensions still invested?
In summary Research suggests California’s pension funds have missed out on billions by maintaining investments in fossil fuel companies. As the state Assembly considers a bill that would start the clock on divestment, a CalPERS beneficiary says exiting fossil fuels is a responsible move for current and future members. Guest Commentary written by Ruth Holton-Hodson…
With long waits at Mexico border, California businesses suffer
El Rincon restaurant in San Diego lost customers due to long lines at the U.S.-Mexico border. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters Dear California Reader, Good morning, Inequality Insights readers. I’m CalMatters reporter Wendy Fry. California’s border communities are feeling the strain of long delays at the U.S.-Mexico border. In recent months, lines at the border…
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Who killed CA utility bill legislation?
A bill to rein in a proposed monthly fee on California electric bills has been…
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California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity
In summary California, once a leader in government transparency, has descended into secrecy and opacity, making it difficult for the public to know what’s happening.…
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¿Están las Agencias de Policía de California ignorando los asesinatos por violencia doméstica? Un nuevo proyecto de ley permitiría a las familias revisar los casos
Read this story in English La familia de Joanna Lewis nunca creyó que ella se quitara la vida. En 2011, los investigadores la encontraron colgada…
