Silicon Valley sits on the sidelines in the fight against homelessness in California
With the right app, you can get anything you want. So why can’t the unhoused find one to help them get a roof over their…
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The untold story of COVID’s impact on California’s mental health
The pandemic continues to bring stress upon those in the state who can least afford it. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
California hotel workers fight an uphill battle to live where they work
Making developers who stoke the housing crisis repair the damage they’ve done. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
Even after floods hit state, California plans cuts to climate investments
Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is…
Bay Area plans to refine biofuels could derail climate goals, warn environmentalists
Oil companies may end up relying on environmentally questionable crop-based fuels. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism…
Gov. Newsom punts on addressing food insecurity for some of California’s most vulnerable
A year after the state crafted the first ever food assistance program for undocumented immigrants, the 2023 budget puts it on hold. By Mark Kreidler,…
Housing crises hit women hardest
An advocate explains how gender equity goes beyond Roe v. Wade. By Angelika Albaladejo, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism…
Cal/OSHA staff shortage creates backlog of cases
Huge gaps in Cal/OSHA’s network of field inspectors leave workers with less protection. By Dan Ross, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Paid family leave helps women keep jobs
California must continue improvements to its leave policy, which is critical for the women, people of color and immigrants who comprise the majority of low-income…
Floods’ worst ravages will be visited upon California’s poorest
Last week’s torrent compounds the affordable housing crisis. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital &…
Union health plan provides much-needed safety net
The Robert F. Kennedy farmworkers plan is limited, but it is the best option for many. By David Bacon, Capital & Main This story is…
For Kaiser therapists, the strike is over but the work goes on
After 10 weeks of workers walking the picket line, core issues regarding patient care remain unresolved. By Gabriel Thompson, Capital & Main This story is…
Farmworkers’ working and living conditions take a mental health toll
Advocates seek to counter cultural stigma and the harsh effects of COVID-19 with innovative approaches to reaching a vulnerable population. By Pilar Marrero, Capital &…
In rural California, farmworkers fend for themselves for health care
Where government and health care institutions are absent, some communities turn to grassroots action. By David Bacon, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
In its fourth week, the massive University of California strike reaches a pivot point
With a partial agreement reached and tens of thousands remaining on strike, UC workers wonder if they can afford the work they love. By Gabriel…
Are police helicopters worth the cost?
As advocates and academics question the impact of flights over neighborhoods, police departments lack persuasive evidence of crime-fighting effectiveness By Angelika Albaladejo, Capital & Main…
Climate change is driving up food prices
Tip to journalists: COP27 and food price inflation are part of the same story. By Mark Schapiro, Capital & Main This story is produced by…