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:
California politicians owe $2 million in campaign fines, don’t get punished
A CalMatters analysis shows the state has a broken system to collect unpaid penalties for late campaign reports.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 5:30 am
Low-turnout recall elections are the Republican strategy for victory
The Republicans’ idea is to exploit the state’s recall provisions and harness public frustrations to secure an off-cycle election.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 5:30 am
Innovation needed to solve state’s water challenges
California needs a coherent strategy for harnessing its innovative spirit toward solutions that solve its water security challenges.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 5:25 am
Opinión: La innovación es necesaria para resolver los desafíos del agua del estado
Read this article in English. A principios de este mes, los equipos de cámaras se reunieron una vez más en la Sierra Nevada para ver a un hombre hundir un poste en la nieve. Se quitó el poste y, después de unos momentos tensos, los californianos supieron que experimentamos otro invierno seco y que nos estamos […]
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 3:36 am
Los políticos de California deben $2 millones en multas de campaña, no sean castigados
Un análisis de CalMatters muestra que el estado tiene un sistema roto para cobrar multas impagas por informes de campaña tardíos.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 2:59 am
Bills would hamstring future California recalls
As California Gov. Newsom faces a recall election, the Legislature is considering measures that would adversely affect future recalls.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021 12:01 am
How to expand internet access for Californians
AB 537 would develop a universal, streamlined permitting process for high-speed internet projects to help bridge the digital divide.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021 5:30 am
Almost two months later, child care providers still waiting for relief checks
It could be mid-May or later before some child care providers get state stipends promised to them as part of a coronavirus relief package. Providers worry they may not be able to hold out that long.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021 5:30 am
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