Newsom Misled the Public About Wildfire Prevention Efforts Ahead Of Worst Fire Season On Record

Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically overstated the amount of fire prevention work performed on “priority projects” he touted and cut Cal Fire’s mitigation budget by $150 million last year, an investigation by CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom found.

Interview: Privacy Rights Advocacy Group Raises Concerns About Digital Access To Vaccine Records

California has introduced an online portal for residents to obtain a digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccine record. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is worried the state is leaving it up to individuals to limit use of the information.

Fauci Warns Dangerous Delta Variant Is The Greatest Threat To U.S. COVID Efforts

More contagious than other variants, and maybe more likely to cause severe disease, Delta is spreading so fast it could cause yet another U.S. surge this summer or fall, according to new research.

Julius Eastman, A Misunderstood Composer, Returns To The Light

A visionary who died young and alone in 1990, Eastman is making a slow but richly deserved comeback thanks to a curious younger generation. A new interpretation of his 1974 work Femenine is out now.

Will California’s Eviction Moratorium Be Extended Beyond June 30?

The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.

Start By Believing

Many survivors don’t report sexual assaults because they fear no one will believe them. Advocates say better training and resources for police could help survivors heal — and lead to more solved cases

• ‘Deeply Destroyed My Sense of Safety’: Sexual Assault Survivors Say Police Interactions Often A Second Trauma

Guide: What To Do If You've Been Sexually Assaulted In Sacramento County

If you’re a survivor of sexual assault, it’s your choice whether to report to the police or not. This guide walks you through the steps you may encounter in Sacramento County and options for support through the process.

Is California Still Facing An Eviction Tsunami When The Moratorium Ends?

CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough money gets to them in time.

California Fought For Obamacare And Won. What’s At Stake?

In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.