September 26, 2022
The state’s new Medi-Cal contracts are part of an overhaul to improve patient care. But some say the new providers aren’t fully prepared to handle more Medi-Cal patients.
September 26, 2022
Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and health disparities alone, consultants said at reparations task force hearings.
September 24, 2022
The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters beginning in 2030. Homes will be required to install zero-emissions alternatives, like electric heaters.
September 22, 2022
In a 50-minute interview with CalMatters, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis talks about what she can and can’t do in the job on higher education, income inequality, offshore oil drilling and other issues. She also discusses her political ambitions.
September 22, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
The huge surpluses of the past two years were due in large part to wealthier earners doing well financially during the pandemic. But there are signs that trend is starting to slow.
September 21, 2022
While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November. The roster of female lawmakers could rise to 45 of the 120 seats, according to a CalMatters analysis.
September 19, 2022
“Red flag” laws have been slow to take off in many places, but San Diego’s program shows how advocates hope gun violence restraining orders can be used to prevent tragedy.
September 17, 2022
Five years after workers win wage theft claims, state records show only 1 in 7 were paid their judgments in full. Some companies appealed or ignored court judgments.
September 17, 2022
In another worldwide first, California would require new trucks to be zero-emissions in 2040. Large companies would gradually convert fleets. Truckers worry about the costs and practicality of electric trucks.
September 15, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Two days after announcing the state had launched the website, Newsom’s gubernatorial re-election campaign put up billboards in seven Republican-led states to advertise the new site and criticize their governors for restricting abortion.
