California oil and gas industry leans on political heavyweights to drill wells
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
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Wages rise for many, but not for Californians most hit by inflation
A state secret comes into the open: how inflation targets the poor. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
The high price of life in the Golden State
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Imprecise homeless youth count could result in loss of much needed funds
Counting those who don’t want to be seen, in order to keep them alive. By Minerva Canto, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Will California’s fossil fuel industry use the Ukraine War to undermine oil and gas legislation?
Three bills may fall victim to a new push for more oil drilling. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
After two years fighting COVID, nurses wonder: What has really changed?
California health care workers feel worn out, denied the staffing and support that would let them do what they do best. By Mark Kreidler, Capital…
Can the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control be trusted to clean up vulnerable communities?
As the agency rolls out a $500 million clean up program, it must navigate skepticism from environmental experts and the public. By Dan Ross, Capital…
Can California’s ‘Momnibus Act’ create a better future for Black moms and babies?
Discovering the root cause of high rates of Black maternal and infant mortality: racism. By Minerva Canto, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
On a ‘date with destiny,’ California weighs ending mask restrictions in schools
Gov. Newsom calibrates the right time for schools to drop the mask mandate. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Inside the fight to make banks benefit their communities
While banks keep merging, advocates are trying to make sure low income communities won’t have to pay for it. By Robin Urevich, Capital & Main…
What good is COVID sick leave if it doesn’t aid the most vulnerable?
Promising new legislation to keep California workers safe would leave many uncovered. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
Will California take the high road to good jobs?
A new state bill seeks to find out what we don’t know about the jobs we want to have. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Will California supersize the bargaining power of fast food workers?
A ground-breaking state law could raise work standards for fast food employees while keeping them safe. By Bobbi Murray, Capital & Main This story is…
Whatever comes next, single payer coverage for Californians advances
In a time of pandemic and with its healthcare system in pieces, a bold Assembly bill shows California moving forward. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
Will the Biden Administration deliver on overtime pay?
The Labor Department is readying a rule that could allow millions more Americans to earn additional wages. By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main The typical…
New report reveals workers for company that owns Food 4 Less struggle to afford healthy food
“Hungry at the Table” singles out pay and conditions at grocery giant, whose profits have soared during the pandemic By Bobbi Murray, Capital & Main…
California health workers sound alarm over ‘ridiculous’ new COVID guidance
New state protocols allow health care workers who test positive but are asymptomatic to immediately return to work. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This…