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…
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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…
Guess who’ll get hit hardest by California’s severe water shortage?
Groundwater systems are key during California droughts, but certain communities are running dry – and there’s no real solution in sight By Sasha Abramsky, Capital…
California’s water crisis is real. What are the solutions?
The potential remedies for the state’s drought-related problems are diverse, complicated and divisive By Steve Appleford, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
California oil industry continues to thwart climate-related bills
Amid drought and wildfire crises, the state’s powerful industries have stymied 12 bills meant to address climate change and industry accountability. By Aaron Cantu, Capital…
California’s affordable housing law faces uphill battle in halls of Sacramento
It seems everyone in the state wants more housing, but not necessarily in their own backyards. By Robin Urevich, Capital & Main This story is…
California attempts to rein in exploitation of truck drivers
Three bills would give trucking companies less incentive to misclassify full-time drivers as contractors. By Larry Buhl, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Why one California school district mandates COVID vaccinations for students
Other districts may well be watching — and wondering how soon they can enact a similar policy. By Mark Kreidler This story is produced by…
To ease affordable housing crisis, California views a broad new law
The debate around SB 9 centers on equity, social justice, affordability — and whether it benefits residents or developers. By Robin Urevich, Capital & Main…