Time to lock in, California voters
With less than two months until Nov. 3, it’s time to get serious about the upcoming election. In addition to choosing the next governor, insurance commissioner and other state leaders, voters will decide on 14 statewide propositions, U.S. House representatives and most members of the state Legislature. It’s a lot to decide, especially considering that […]
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Democrats have lost Silicon Valley. Here’s what it will take to win it back
If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.
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Medi-Cal won’t pay for assisted living in most of California. One brother fought back
A pilot program providing more assisted living coverage in rural California has emerged from one man’s fight to change his sister’s options
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California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
When a home is left standing after a wildfire, survivors and insurers battle over testing and cleanup. California lawmakers passed two bills that aim to change that.
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Even blue California wants lower taxes and smaller government
Scheduling note: WhatMatters will rest Labor Day weekend and return to your inboxes Tuesday. We live in a blue state that elects Democrats year after year. But a slim majority of us would prefer a smaller government and lower taxes. That’s one of the key findings from an August report by the Public Policy Institute […]
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California’s political hopefuls remain silent on state’s job losses, unemployment
California has lost jobs and its workforce. By many measures, it has some of the highest unemployment and underemployment rates in the country.
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How California can do data centers differently and win back community trust
Californians might be more accepting of data centers if Big Tech planned transparently, shared benefits with host communities and used more clean energy.
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Community colleges suddenly oppose plan to let them offer more bachelor’s degrees
Two bills sent to Newsom set new rules for determining when colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
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CalMatters journalism recognized as ‘deeply human’ and ‘innovative’ in Online Journalism Awards for video series and explanatory storytelling
The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.
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California’s healthcare affordability office claims power to punish overspending hospitals
Year after year Californians watch their health bills increase faster than their wages — for some, to the point where care becomes unaffordable. Four years ago, the state created an office to curb that trend. Now, the California Office of Health Care Affordability is gaining new power to control costs. Its board last week adopted […]
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