Allan Hancock College Sponsors SEEAG's Child Wellness Initiative

Allan Hancock College is sponsoring SEEAG's "Santa Barbara County Child Wellness Initiative" at its highest $10,000 "Rain Maker" level.

Newsom Talks 'Brighter Days' In CA Address As Recall Threat Looms

Newsom diverged from tradition in 2021's address, discussing the devastation wrought by the pandemic instead of a menu of political policy.

Watch Gov. Newsom Address California In 2021 State Of The State

Gov. Gavin Newsom will virtually deliver one of the most important political speeches of his career on Tuesday night. Watch it live here.

CA Woman Who Used Meth Before Stillbirth Will Be Released

A woman will be released after she was charged with murder. Officials say she delivered a stillborn who tested positive for meth.

9 CA Counties Exit Restrictive Coronavirus Tiers

A winter COVID-19 surge devastated California, but now counties are rapidly reopening as vaccinations rise and cases fall.

Policy Traps That Imperil California’s Job Market

Here are three things policymakers must stop doing so California can create healthy employment growth for economic recovery.

California’s Unemployment Mess Explained In 3 Minutes

The latest CalMatters video offers a quick explanation of how California’s unemployment system went awry during the pandemic.

California Daylight Saving Time 2021

When do you change the clocks To start and end Daylight Saving Time?

Volunteers At CA Vaccine Clinics Could Get Early Access To Shots

Those who volunteer at a vaccine clinic in California could be eligible to receive a vaccine. Here's how.

Coastal Adventures In NorCal: Photos Of The Week

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Report To Newsom: Support California Workers With Fair Pay And Benefits

Shoring up working conditions at the bottom of the economy will be a priority for state political leaders. A new report could shape policy.

Contested Senate Seats In 2022 Are In Low Minimum Wage States

A $15 per hour minimum wage increase was stripped from the economic stimulus package. But the fight to raise the wage has just begun.

Not All California Schools Can Reopen With New Ventilation Upgrades

HVAC standards are the elephant in the living room of debates over reopening classrooms. Many schools can’t afford needed upgrades.

Eager To Be Vaccinated, California Farmworkers Face Obstacles

About 73% of farmworkers said they would get the vaccine as soon as possible, but supply remains an issue at farm vaccination sites.

How California’s Recall Rules Could Spell Trouble For Gavin Newsom

In a recall election, Gov. Newsom could get more votes than his replacement — and still lose his job.

CVS Expands COVID Vaccination Sites To 272 CA Locations

The advent of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has brought an expansion to locations throughout the Golden State. Set an appointment now.

St. Patrick's Events | Make Cards For Seniors: Saturday Smiles

East Bay eatery among Bay Area's most anticipated; chef competes for $50,000 on Food Network and other nice NorCal news.

Coronado Bridge At Night; Rainbow Exit; Blue Sunset: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California — in photos.

Gas Prices Rising In CA: When To Expect Relief At The Pump

Experts warn that March could be among the most expensive months for gasoline prices nationwide.

These Are California's Best Coastal Cities

See which dreamy, totally Instagram-worthy Golden State locales made the cut, then get ready to plan your staycation.

Big Player In California Vaccine Effort Still Not Up To Par

Kaiser Permanente has had trouble vaccinating own members.

No Tsunami Danger For West Coast After Major Quake

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center evaluated whether an 8.1-magnitude New Zealand earthquake was cause for concern for the West Coast.

Bidding Wars And Overblown Fears: The Curious Case Of The California Exodus

When a strange and deadly virus shut down Hollywood last March, Alexander Shea knew he had to move fast. But to where?

CA 'On Track' To Get 320k Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Next Week

California's got a vaccine supply crisis, but 320,000 of the single-dose vaccines are expected to arrive later this month.

Capital & Main: An Equity Conflict Shadows The Release Of A New Vaccine

“We’re absolutely, 100 percent committed to equitable vaccine access,” the head of the Biden administration’s coronavirus task force said.

Capital & Main: Remembering The Vision And Leadership Of Fred Hampton

Five decades after his murder, America could use another dynamic unifier.

'Absolutely Reckless': Newsom Slams Texas Lifting Mask Mandate

Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at Texas for ending its mask mandate as the state's positivity rate is higher than California's.

In California, Caregivers Of People With Disabilities Are Being Turned Away At COVID Vaccine Sites

In CA, botched communication has caused eligible parents and caregivers of people with disabilities to be turned away at vaccination sites.

Public Statues Of Unprincipled Leaders Should Be Taken Down

Public statues and streets named for brutal and unprincipled leaders like Junípero Serra carry shame for all of us and should be removed.

California Indigenous Fear COVID Deaths Undercounted

"We’re born Indian and we die white": CA Native American leaders fear the deaths from the pandemic have been undercounted.

7 CA Counties Move Into Red Tier, Making Way For More Reopenings

As vaccinations rise and cases fall, the state is moving to reopen more counties, but Newsom urged Californians to be mindful of a plateau.

Lakeside Bliss In Big Bear: CA Photo Of The Week

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When Will Nursing Homes Allow Visitors? CA Officials Won’t Say

Long-term care facilities say they are waiting for state guidance before reopening to family visits even though cases have plummeted.

Will CA's New School Reopening Plan Work?

The school reopening deal unveiled Monday has raised questions about whether it will actually accelerate students’ return to the classroom.

CA's Vaccine Rollout Is Revamped Again: What To Know

Blue Shield officially embarked on its plan to streamline the coronavirus vaccine rollout in CA on Monday.

CA Bill Could Enforce Gender Neutral Kids Sections In Big Stores

Lawmakers in the Golden State are reviewing a proposal that would require department stores to implement gender-neutral sections for kids.

Back To School: CA Lawmakers Reach Deal For In-Class Instruction

CA's youngest kids would head back to the classroom first under a plan by Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers to incentivize districts.

SNL Rips Newsom, French Laundry

Newsom was skewered in this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live for dining at the French Laundry and for CA's chaotic vaccine rollout.

Changing Unfair Fines And Fees That Can Derail The Lives Of People Who Can’t Afford To Pay

Government should be able to balance its books without slapping excessive fines and fees on people – it’s a lose-lose arrangement.

A New Doctor Bears Witness To The Isolation, Inequities of Covid

Just weeks after graduating, Dr. Marin-Nevarez began training as an ER doctor in Fresno, one of the areas in CA hardest hit by the pandemic.