Trouble at California’s online college + Big proposal for criminal justice + The disturbing story of Footnote 42
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:
Why desalination can help quench California’s water needs
Wendy Ridderbusch, CalDesal: Recognizing the need for a drought-proof water supply, efforts are underway to develop several seawater desalination facilities throughout California. We need to utilize all existing supply strategies including increased conservation, reuse, and both brackish water and seawater desalination into the mix.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 3:29 am
Students worry as California’s online community college confronts offline woes
With Heather Hiles's resignation, California’s first-in-the-nation online community college now has 450 students — with no full-time faculty, no CEO and no political champion. What will Calbright's future be?
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 3:00 am
Community college report ignores reality
The Legislative Analyst's Office ignores reality in its lukewarm report on a pilot program of allowing community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020 12:01 am
Podcast: How activist homeless moms scored an Oakland win — and what’s next
A group of homeless and housing insecure mothers made national headlines after occupying a vacant home in West Oakland. Podcast hosts CalMatters’ Matt Levin and The Los Angeles Times’ Liam Dillon discuss why Moms 4 Housing was so successful and ask them where they go from here.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 12:56 pm
Why must California invest in electric vehicles? There are billions of reasons
David Roland-Holst, UC Berkeley, and F. Noel Perry, Next10.org: Every step we can take to put more EVs on the roads offers potential benefits to all Californians. We can cut emissions, combat climate change, and clean up our air—but only if we’re prepared to save money and help create equitable access to clean cars in the process.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 4:00 am
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump against immigrants + Twists and turns in primary politics
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump with "public charge case." Legislation goes further to expose wayward cops. State Senate race draws cries of foul.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 3:30 am
Shenanigans? Under California’s primary rules, some campaigns boggle the mind
A Central Valley state Senate race is the latest oddball illustration of how California's "top two" primary can distort the field, confuse voters and raise suspicions.
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 6:58 pm
Trump challenges California on abortion + A housing vote + PG&E’s unwanted anniversary
Housing bill faces key vote. Trump takes on California over abortion. The state of play for PG&E one year after filing for bankruptcy.
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 3:30 am
Michael Bloomberg’s climate plan is not just campaign rhetoric
Mary Nichols, California Air Resources Board: I will not endorse a candidate in the presidential primary. Whatever you may think of his candidacy or his positions on issues across the full range of concerns a president needs to address, the reality is that Mike Bloomberg is the only candidate who has developed, advocated and implemented a successful program to cut greenhouse gases.
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 3:29 am
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