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Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants - CalMatters

23 hours ago | calmatters.org | Kristen Hwang |Ana B. Ibarra

To save more than $5 billion, the governor wants to shut down new enrollment for adults who lack legal status and charge premiums. The Legislature has resisted such changes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces new plan to rein in pharmacy middlemen

1 day ago | calmatters.org | Alexei Koseff |Kristen Hwang

Gov. Gavin Newsom will seek to regulate pharmaceutical middlemen that he blames for driving up prescription drug costs in California, eight months after vetoing a similar bill. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov.
Shasta Dam may be enlarged under Trump, sparking concern

3 days ago | calmatters.org | Lynn La

Though President Donald Trump has yet to explicitly order the Shasta Dam to be enlarged — something Republican lawmakers have been considering for decades — recent actions by his administration signal that he is moving in that direction. As CalMatters’ Alastair Bland explains, the prospect of raising the dam underscores the ongoing dispute between farmers, environmentalists and other key stakeholders over California’s water supply and its effect on the state’s fragile ecosystems.
Santa Cruz goes ahead with soda tax in defiance of state law

6 days ago | calmatters.org | Lynn La

Last week the Northern California beach town of Santa Cruz enacted a tax on sodas, ice teas and other beverages with added sugar. Voters approved the 2-cent-per-ounce tax in November, despite the beverage industry pouring at least $1.2 million in opposition. Besides generating an estimated $1.3 million for the city, the tax aims to curb the overconsumption of sugary drinks, which research has shown to work.
California sent disaster prep experts to its prisons after near floods. Here's what they found

6 days ago | calmatters.org | Cayla Mihalovich

Earthquakes, wildfires and floods all could cause problems for California prisons. A new audit says they aren’t ready to quickly evacuate prisoners. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State.
Two Emmy nominations for CalMatters’ Digital Democracy and CBS-TV

6 days ago | calmatters.org | Sonya Quick

This is CalMatters’ third year in a row of Emmy nominations, with two award wins. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State.
If lawmakers or lawsuits get oil companies to pay for climate change, consumers will pay, too.

6 days ago | calmatters.org | Dan Walters

Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering statewide issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WeeklyMatters for a Saturday morning digest of the latest news and commentary from the Golden State. This story is part of California Voices, a commentary forum aiming to broaden our understanding of the state and spotlight Californians directly impacted by policy or its absence. Learn more here.
California promised to boost mental health in schools. One key program is behind schedule

1 week ago | calmatters.org | Ana B. Ibarra

Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians.
Head Start program appears safe from Trump - for now

1 week ago | calmatters.org | Lynn La

As nonprofits, programs and advocates across the country brace for deep cuts from President Donald Trump and his administration during this year’s budget process, one popular early childhood program appears to be safe, writes CalMatters’ Carolyn Jones. The 60-year-old Head Start program provides low-income families early childhood education, meals and parenting support. Last year it served 800,000 children from birth through age 5, including 83,000 kids in California.
Head Start gets a reprieve from Trump budget cuts, but the fight isn’t over

1 week ago | calmatters.org | Carolyn Jones

Head Start staff and advocates launched a nationwide campaign to save the program, which Trump eliminated in his budget draft. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Chalk one up for the 4-year-olds.