November 12, 2021 Most Californians Say Economic Inequality Is Getting Worse, in New Survey By Melissa Montalvo Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey. Read More 7
May 3, 2021 Most Californians Worry Schools Won’t Reopen Fully Next Fall By John Fensterwald, EdSource A majority of respondents in a new poll say they approve of how Gov. Gavin Newsom handled schools this year. Read More 3
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus and the Census: California Fears an Undercount By Elizabeth Castillo, CALmatters Low turnout for the Census Bureau’s decennial count could jeopardize the state’s 53 congressional seats, along with billions in federal funding. Read More 0
January 29, 2020 Dems Voice Concern Over Rule Excluding Voters From Primary By Will Carruthers There’s some worry that a state policy will prevent independent absentee voters from participating in the presidential candidate nomination. Read More 6
May 15, 2019 Without Robust Grassroots Support, a Death Penalty Repeal May Be a Tough Sell in 2020 By Tom Gogola Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s moratorium on capital punishment, will California voters finally put the death penalty out of its misery? Read More 5
April 29, 2019 For ‘Hard-to-Count’ California, 2020 Census Poses Huge Challenges, Carries Big Stakes By By Martha Groves, CALmatters California and other states with high immigrant populations stand to lose big if the citizenship question is included on the decennial survey. Read More 8
October 9, 2018 Election 2018: John Cox, Gavin Newsom Disagree About Almost Everything at Their Only Debate By Ben Christopher The two men competing to be the next governor of California met for their first (and, alas, probably only) one-on-one stand-off. Read More 11
September 14, 2016 Nonprofit 4C Council Accused of Financial Dysfunction, Leaving Low-Income Families in the Lurch By Jennifer Wadsworth A taxpayer-funded Santa Clara County child care nonprofit faces allegations of unfair labor practices and mismanagement. Read More 4
April 15, 2015 Initiative System Attracts Lunatics, Pranksters and Reform By Jennifer Wadsworth A spate of far-fetched legislative proposals has sparked a serious discussion about reforming California’s initiative process, which lets any registered voter with $200 and the time of day to propose a ballot measure. Read More 14