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Here are three features of Digital Democracy: 1-Browse the database through the navigation above or search it in the bar to the right. 2-Below, see the latest state agenda on six major topics, as curated by our reporters. 3-Look up any of California’s 120 legislators to see data and stories about their activities, politics, policy interests ...
Fire Map: Track California Wildfires 2024 - CalMatters
July 16, 2024. 1,708. structures damaged or destroyed by wildfires this year. Preliminary data. Most destructive year was 2018, where more than 24,000 structures were damaged or destroyed by wildfires. Note: Total number of large wildfires and acres burned to-date calculated using data collected by Watch Duty.
CalMatters - California Politics, Policy, and Political News
Our nonprofit, nonpartisan news team keeps you informed on the issues shaping your life: housing, healthcare, the environment, technology, the economy, justice, education and beyond. CalMatters makes California better by: Steering clear of bias: Our news cuts through the noise of online echo chambers and partisan talking points to deliver the ...
Here’s your guide to voting in the 2024 California election
Feb 6, 2024 · The California Senate swore in a new leader Monday — Mike McGuire, who succeeds Toni Atkins of San Diego as president pro tem.. As CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff explains, the Healdsburg Democrat will help direct budget and policy decisions that will likely impact millions of Californians. Along with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas of Hollister, the top two legislative leaders are ...
2024 Election: California Voter Guide - CalMatters
Your CalMatters 2024 Voter Guide is a team effort, made possible by the following: Reporters: Ben Christopher, Nigel Duara, Wendy Fry, Kristen Hwang, Carolyn Jones, Sameea Kamal, Marisa Kendall, Alexei Koseff, Jeanne Kuang, Alejandro Lazo, Shaanth Nanguneri, Jenna Peterson, Yue Stella Yu. Web producer: Liliana Michelena.
Look up your California election districts - CalMatters
Jan 31, 2022 · At the same time, the 2022 California election is crucial: It could help determine if Democrats keep control of the U.S. House, and it will decide if Democrats keep their supermajority in the state Legislature. And the partisan balance will shape policies and priorities on major issues. So CalMatters put together a one-of-a-kind tool: You can ...
Abortion in California: Creating the easiest access in the US
Apr 21, 2022 · California lawmakers have declared the state a “safe haven” for abortion providers and people seeking to end a pregnancy. Since the U.S. Supreme Court ended a federal constitutional right to an abortion by overturning Roe vs. Wade, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed some of the strongest state abortion protections in the country: measures that ...
CA minimum wage increases to $20 or more for 2 industries
Dec 21, 2023 · California-based fast-food workers for chains with 60 or more locations around the nation will earn at least $20 an hour beginning in April, $4 higher than the overall state minimum wage of $16 that will be effective Jan. 1. In June, health care workers will earn a minimum of $18, $21 or $23 an hour, depending on what type of facility employs ...
2024 California Ballot Propositions - CalMatters
In November, voters will determine the fate of 10 propositions — including whether to borrow a combined $20 billion for climate programs and school construction, whether to approve three amendments to the state constitution and what direction to take on crime, health care and taxes. The 2024 ballot is still more crowded than in 2022, when ...
California’s homeless crisis explained - CalMatters
Dec 31, 2019 · California is home to an estimated 181,399 unhoused residents, according to the latest data. That means 28% of the country’s entire homeless population lives in California. Of those, an estimated 123,423 are “unsheltered,” meaning they sleep outside, in tents, in cars or in other places not meant for human habitation.