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…
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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…
California legislators ponder helping workers sick with COVID
They understand the need to extend sick leave. They have the money. Do they have the will? By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
Looking back on Gov. Newsom’s healthcare wins and losses
As the California governor heads into re-election mode, we examine his progress (or lack thereof) in several healthcare categories By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Low vaccine booster rates in California’s nursing homes alarm experts
Less than half of the state’s nursing home residents have received the booster, which provides crucial protection By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
Coalition suing the EPA over clean air failures in San Joaquin Valley
Development, oil and agriculture have long-burdened the valley with pollutants, and residents are tired of the EPA doing nothing about it. By Alexandria Herr, Capital…
Will Democrats stop appointing legislators with fossil fuel investments to key committees in 2022?
California senator who helped kill environmental regulations runs oil and gas staffing firm By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
California utilities leaving millions in debt relief on the table
A significant portion of eligible water systems haven’t yet applied for funds meant to help customers, despite a Dec. 6 deadline. By Dan Ross, Capital…
California won’t mandate companies to require employee COVID vaccinations
The state is waiting for a federal court case to be resolved before implementing regulations meant to prevent further deaths. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
With California’s OK, Chevron is selling oil from an illegal spill
Two years after it began, state regulators have yet to issue any penalties for the spill, which ranks among the largest in state history. By…
Will California get its shot at single-payer health care?
Democratic Assemblymember Ash Kalra is proposing a bill to jump-start the process, but Big Medicine will fight to kill it. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
Meet the senator at COP26 who helped tank key California climate bills
Sen. Bob Hertzberg declined to vote on bills that would have enshrined new regulations in the law. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story…
In protecting good oil and gas jobs, some California trade unions clash with climate activists
Climate goals can suffer when job quality is pitted against protecting the planet and vulnerable communities. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is…
Why no mandated vaccinations for California prison workers?
Again, Gov. Newsom contradicts past public safety orders and sides with political allies. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…