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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:

In switch, lawmakers accelerate Newsom recall election

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 5:40 am

County health agencies — fighting disease — also have to fight for state funds

As the governor and lawmakers wrangle over the budget, local public health departments are underfunded and overwhelmed. Outdated equipment and insufficient staff hamper handling of everything from asthma to syphilis.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 5:30 am

Don’t delay governor’s broadband plan

Lock in the details for a “middle mile” broadband infrastructure plan before June 15 to secure billions in federal funding.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 5:25 am

Las agencias de salud del condado, que luchan contra las enfermedades, también tienen que luchar por los fondos estatales

Mientras el gobernador y los legisladores discuten sobre el presupuesto, los departamentos de salud pública locales carecen de fondos suficientes y están abrumados. El equipo obsoleto y el personal insuficiente dificultan el manejo de todo, desde el asma hasta la sífilis.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 5:09 am

Opinión: No retrase el plan de banda ancha del gobernador

Asegure los detalles para un plan de infraestructura de banda ancha de "milla media" antes del 15 de junio para asegurar miles de millones en fondos federales.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 2:47 am

Masks at work? California can’t decide

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 5:40 am

Will psychedelics become legal in California?

The state Senate passed a bill to legalize hallucinogenic drugs for Californians 21 and older. Could psychedelics become the next cannabis?

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 5:30 am

California’s big reopening: What changes — and what doesn’t — on June 15?

Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up confusion.

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 5:30 am

California must renew efforts to keep families in crisis together

A permanent investment in supportive services could help keep children out of our foster care system.

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 5:25 am

¿Se legalizarán los psicodélicos en California?

El Senado estatal aprobó un proyecto de ley para legalizar las drogas alucinógenas para los californianos de 21 años o más. ¿Podrían los psicodélicos convertirse en el próximo cannabis?

Thu, Jun 10, 2021 4:00 am