Scenes from the Dixie Fire
Photojournalist Christian Monterrosa is on the ground documenting the second-largest wildfire in California’s history. By Christian Monterrosa, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
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Shifting COVID policies sow confusion among California schools
Amid rising infection rates and changing state and federal guidelines, districts are struggling to navigate the reopening of schools. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ suspected at oil sites across California, including in Sacramento region
PFAS chemicals persist indefinitely in the environment and are linked to severe illnesses By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
How unions and their allies are trying to hold Amazon accountable
Pressure and potential legislation in California could change Amazon’s approach to workforce protection and burnout across the U.S. By Bobbi Murray, Capital & Main This…
Is recalling Gov. Newsom the only way Republicans can win California?
The GOP seeks to spark an improbable conservative comeback in a true-blue state in the Sept. 14 vote. By Steve Appleford, Capital & Main This…
California oil lobby seeks to strip environmental protections for groundwater amid drought
The move could make it harder for landowners to sue companies that pollute water tables By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Why do people hate universal health care? It turns out — they don’t
A new survey of 150,000 Americans finds private health care consistently ranks lower than public options. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
California extended its eviction moratorium, but the housing crisis is getting worse
Soaring rents are placing intense pressure on tenants’ incomes and pricing people out. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Why big climate bills keep dying in the California Senate
Despite Democrats’ supermajority and an environmental emergency, climate bills are hitting a wall in the California Senate By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story…
Analysis: As California reopens, a brutal ‘normal’ awaits many
For millions in the Golden State, economic inequality brings a different kind of peril to daily life. By Danny Feingold This story is produced by…
What will California look like now that the masks are coming off?
Pandemic restrictions are ending, whether we’re ready or not. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital…
Can California avoid another toxic waste disaster?
Lax enforcement and major permitting problems plague hazardous waste facilities in Los Angeles. By Dan Ross, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Billions on hand, yet Gov. Newsom snubs public health
While the governor taps a $75.7 billion surplus, community clinics and public health departments statewide are not feeling the love. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
California oil industry spends millions fighting climate bills
In the first three months of 2021, the petroleum industry spent over $4.3 million lobbying Sacramento. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is…
Budget surplus underscores California’s wealth disparity
Despite record job losses during the pandemic, the 1% have left the state flush with cash. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
California races against time to get Latinos vaccinated
With a full reopening less than a month away, 60% of the state’s Latino population remains unvaccinated. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
How California oil spillers fend off new climate laws
The oil company behind a spill in Inglewood is headed by a powerful lobbying official who’s fighting tougher regulations. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main…