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:
More resources needed this fall for school meals to feed California’s children
Many school children in California rely on the nutrition they receive from school meals; schools and families will need more resources to feed their kids this fall.
Wed, Aug 5, 2020 5:30 am
Gaps in paid sick days, leave puts families, communities at risk
Too many California workers are not provided sufficient paid sick days or job-protected leave, putting patients and their families in impossible situations.
Wed, Aug 5, 2020 5:25 am
Should California borrow more or tax more?
The California Capitol's dominant Democrats are facing a prolonged fiscal crisis and are debating whether to borrow heavily or tax the rich to generate more spendable dollars.
Wed, Aug 5, 2020 12:01 am
AB 3030 protects biodiversity, increases opportunities for access to nature
AB 3030 would set a state policy that helps protect California’s lands, waters and oceans, while also ensuring that everyone benefits from these efforts.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020 10:50 pm
Going down? Maybe not. State reports technical glitch led to COVID-19 undercount
The buggy system was revealed a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom reported a welcome drop in the state’s positivity rate. An undercount hampers counties’ ability to investigate cases.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020 4:08 pm
AB 3030 fails to recognize marine protections that exist in California
Unless AB 3030 is changed to protect existing fishing access and to recognize sustainable management of West Coast fisheries, sport and commercial fishers must oppose it.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020 1:50 pm
Mandate diversity? California bill would ban all-white corporate boards
A bill in the Legislature aims to require people of color in the boardroom. Some say it's unconstitutional, others say it is necessary to ensure diversity.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020 12:24 pm
Taking a closer look at rejected mail ballots in California’s March primary
The 100,000-plus number of rejected mail ballots in California’s March primary is a helpful warning in a system with a few growing pains, not a sign of fraud.
Tue, Aug 4, 2020 5:30 am
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