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Justice
New law in 1 minute: California eases hiring of ex-inmate firefighters
As California has faced its most devastating wildfire season on record, nearly a third of the people on the frontlines have been state prisoners. Despite their firsthand experience, many incarcerated people couldn’t become firefighters after being released. A new California law aims to change that and make it easier to hire formerly incarcerated firefighters. Until […]
Coronavirus
A bumpy ride for California’s Amtrak as pandemic surges
Amtrak has lost a staggering $800 million, with California’s three routes losing 65-85% of passengers. Service has been cut back substantially.
CalMatters en Español
Un viaje lleno de baches para el Amtrak de California a medida que aumenta la pandemia
Amtrak ha perdido la asombrosa cantidad de $800 millones, y las tres rutas de California perdieron entre el 65% y el 85% de los pasajeros. El servicio se ha reducido sustancialmente.
Economy
California mayors share how the pandemic shapes their cities
In the latest installment of the “Future of Work” series, California mayors explain their cities’ most pressing issues.
California Wildfires
California’s final frontier faces firefighter shortage
When the state consolidates inmate fire camps next month, remote Modoc County is left with few resources to prevent and battle its lightning-sparked fires.
CalMatters en Español
Más esperas y menos autobuses: La pandemia empeora las deficiencias y los recortes de servicio
Los recortes en el servicio podrían ser sólo el inicio, advierten los organismos locales, ya que se enfrentan a una escasez sin precedentes de ingresos fiscales y de tarifas que amenazan también a las líneas de autobuses y de trenes el próximo año.
Economy
Longer waits and fewer buses: Pandemic worsens shortfalls and service cuts
Cuts in service could be just the beginning, local agencies warn, as they face unprecedented tax and fare shortfalls that threaten bus and rail lines next year, too.
Politics
Mandate diversity? California bill would ban all-white corporate boards
A bill in the Legislature aims to require people of color in the boardroom. Some say it's unconstitutional, others say it is necessary to ensure diversity.