CALmatters is a Sacramento-based nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California's state Capitol works and why it matters. It works with more than 130 media partners throughout the state that have long, deep relationships with their local audiences, including Embarcadero Media (publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly and The Almanac in Menlo Park and their websites.)
Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
California’s public higher ed system shaping nation’s leaders
Appointments to the Biden administration underscore how California’s public higher education system creates strong and diverse leaders.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 5:30 am
‘People are dying as we wait’: Bid to tighten California nursing home oversight sputters
Lawmakers say they'll take no action this year on a bill requiring nursing home owners and operators to get state approval before they acquire, operate or manage a nursing home.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 5:30 am
CalPERS review of its investment strategy and actuarial assumptions
When an investment strategy is adopted, the discount rate is set, which is key in estimating how much future benefits are expected to cost.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 5:25 am
Opinión: El sistema público de educación superior de California da forma a los líderes de la nación
Los nombramientos para la administración de Biden subrayan cómo el sistema de educación superior pública de California crea líderes fuertes y diversos.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 3:07 am
“La gente está muriendo mientras esperamos”: la oferta para endurecer la supervisión de los asilos de ancianos de California se ha estancado
Los legisladores dicen que no tomarán ninguna medida este año sobre un proyecto de ley que requiere que los propietarios y operadores de hogares de ancianos obtengan la aprobación del estado antes de adquirir, operar o administrar un hogar de ancianos.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021 1:32 am
Make multi-cancer early detection screens widely available
These new technologies will enable primary care providers to screen for dozens of cancers through a simple blood draw.
Thu, Apr 15, 2021 10:00 am
Raising Shasta Dam threatens McCloud River, sacred tribal lands and salmon
The Biden administration should issue a ruling that the Shasta Dam project is not feasible because of tribal rights and environmental impacts.
Thu, Apr 15, 2021 5:30 am
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