On the street: Omicron surge strains California police agencies
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:
Will worker shortage disrupt California homeless strategy?
Burnout and COVID is causing California homeless service workers to leave. Low pay makes it difficult to recruit new ones. But they're essential to the state's plans to reduce homelessness.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 am
The battle over vaccine rules for kids reignites in California
Lawmakers want to create stricter vaccine mandates, especially for children. They anticipate an especially fierce fight in the coming months.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 am
California should lead on health technology assessment
An institute of health technology assessment could measure the value of medical treatments to eliminate wasteful spending.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 am
A more successful way to house the homeless
A more effective approach to homelessness is to provide housing that is accompanied by active, ongoing support and treatment.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:25 am
California’s looming COVID crossroads
State and local officials are struggling to find the best California COVID policies to get through the pandemic and restore the economy.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:00 am
Omicron blazes through California child care providers already reeling from COVID
Child care centers were already struggling prior to the omicron variant. Now a dire situation has gotten even worse.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022 8:29 am
Here is the first step to a sustainable water policy
We do not have a water crisis. We have a water management crisis, and we must revamp our water policy to reflect a drier future.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022 5:30 am
Student housing is tight. A California plan wants $5 billion for affordable beds
Student housing in California is already tight and the state has big plans to expand enrollment at the University of California and the Cal States. A $5 billion proposal would give campuses loans at no interest to expand their housing stock.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022 5:30 am
California’s electric grid is not ready to meet climate goals
We must start now to develop the grid of the future that will bring clean energy produced remotely to consumers in urban centers.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022 5:25 amStay informed.
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