Efforts to silence public health officials must stop
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:
A deal lets 5 counties off the hook
Five California counties got a huge windfall from miscalculating how local property taxes are divvied up with schools. Under a legislative deal, they will keep most of the extra money.
Mon, Jul 6, 2020 12:01 am
Getting (un)comfortable with white privilege – and understanding the need for change
There is an implicit privilege that most Caucasians take for granted; so try to imagine living daily without the presumption of peace and of acceptance.
Sun, Jul 5, 2020 5:30 am
Newsom now owns the COVID-19 pandemic
California Gov.Gavin now owns the state's version of the COVID-19 pandemic. How he handles it will define his governorship.
Sun, Jul 5, 2020 12:01 am
To expand student diversity, make application to the University of California automatic
California should enact an “Automatic Application and Admission” plan for the UC system to increase diversity across race and class lines at all UC campuses.
Sat, Jul 4, 2020 5:30 am
Time for California communities to step up on environmental justice
Local officials must commit to environmental justice to reduce exposure to pollution and promote access to public facilities, healthy food and adequate housing.
Fri, Jul 3, 2020 5:30 am
The trouble with hot spots: Hard-hit counties send COVID-19 patients to other areas
Imperial County on the Mexican border has the state's highest rate of COVID-19 cases, straining hospitals and forcing the transfer of 500 critically ill patients outside the region.
Thu, Jul 2, 2020 4:37 pm
Dozens of pistachio plant workers infected with COVID-19
The Primex plant waited 16 days before shutting down for only five days. Employees still feel unsafe after 112 workers and family members, including a baby, have been sickened.
Thu, Jul 2, 2020 2:36 pm
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