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…
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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…
California fair housing advocates say banks should hold problematic landlords accountable
Housing equity groups, nonprofit lenders and developers argue that financial institutions should play a larger role in addressing affordable housing needs By Robin Urevich and…
Kaiser Permanente strike standoff in Sacramento area involves two-tier pay system
Union members say a long-running partnership between Kaiser employees and management is under attack. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
California’s health care caps skyrocketed along racial lines in 2020
While bleak, the results of the California Health Interview Survey can help determine which residents are most in need of help By Mark Kreidler, Capital…
Clean, affordable California water a challenge for low-income communities
The clock is ticking as the state’s most at-risk water users face a tough reckoning By Dan Ross, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Contamination a ‘huge challenge’ for affordable drinking water in California
As the state grapples with ongoing drought and an array of drinking water pollutants, the state’s most vulnerable residents have the biggest reason to worry…