CalMatters

Years ago, I had a glimpse of CalMatters' work culture and told myself I wanted to work there. The stories are great, rounded. And the people who work there – just phenomenal. Then, one day, I got the call from Neil Chase that I'd be joining the team, which was so cool! To this day, even in remote work, I still find my colleagues to be so supportive, always having each others' backs. That support goes a long way in pushing me to reach even bigger heights in how we impact the 3,100 youth and 240 teachers benefiting from our Youth Journalism Initiative for 2025. Please consider being part of the support today! Through Dec. 31, your donations are tripled by other generous donors.

Our CalMatters limited-edition tote bag (with custom art by Chris McNally of San Francisco) is ready for your everyday adventures. To get the tote, start a $10 or more monthly donation by Dec. 31. Plus, if you give now, your gift will be tripled thanks to some generous donors: https://cal.news/3ZFrhM0

At CalMatters, we work hard to make sense of California’s biggest issues and drive real change through our reporting. We’ve made huge strides this year — impacting California law and how it affects communities across the state. Watch Chief Impact Officer Sisi Wei walk through our biggest impacts in 2024: https://lnkd.in/g2R9Ju6y But we can’t do this work without support from our readers. All gifts are tripled through Dec. 31. Please give today. https://cal.news/3ZFrhM0

I take a lot of pride working in a newsroom that doesn't have a paywall and follows a public service mission to help our fellow Californians better understand their state, track their government and hold it accountable. If you like what CalMatters does or regularly engage with our journalism, now's a great time to consider supporting us. Donations are matched 4x this week and doubled all month long https://lnkd.in/gePxfukC

This past Wednesday, Lylah Schmedel-Permanna and I received our first CalMatters byline! Our piece on the new Black-Serving Institutions designation took a lot of hard work, dedication, and collaboration, and we are very proud of how it turned out. Special thank you to Mikhail Zinshteyn and Erica Yee for assisting us with their data expertise!

This #GivingTuesday help build California’s future. Fuel independent, unbiased news for all with a donation to our nonprofit newsroom today. All donations tripled to triple your impact. https://lnkd.in/gnCY-nt5

My latest story is about Trump's proposed tariffs: California ports are expecting a near-term surge in trade, but after that, from their wallets to their jobs, Californians could be among the hardest hit. #tariffs #trade #california #economy

🗓️ Is California's mental health parity law working? Join CalMatters health reporter Jocelyn Wiener and a panel of mental health experts next week as they discuss California's landmark parity legislation, passed in 2020. It requires health plans to provide enrollees with all medically necessary mental health and addiction treatment. Four years later, people seeking care say they still see major gaps between what the law requires and what insurers provide. Some people end up leaving the private system for Medi-Cal in an effort to improve their access to treatment. Health plans argue they are complying with the law, despite significant provider shortages. We'll discuss where things are and what comes next. Who: Jocelyn Wiener (moderator) and panelists Lishaun Francis of Children Now, Keris Jän Myrick of the podcast Unapologetically Black Unicorns and Joan Borsten of the Malibu Beach Recovery Center. What: A discussion on mental health parity law When: Wednesday, November 13th, from 12:00pm — 1:00pm Where: The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. For in-person attendees: A networking session with free lunch will take place from 11:00am — 12:00pm for attendees and panelists. RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: https://lnkd.in/gQXm4QKk 📸 iStock

Out of the million post-election analyses and articles published this morning, you should read CalMatters reporter Alexei Koseff’s piece on how we can expect four more years of combative showdowns between California and Trump, and what California has already been doing to counteract a Trump presidency. https://lnkd.in/eXHfcjNG

🗓️ Join us for a thought-provoking event featuring a conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and UCLA Blueprint Editor Jim Newton. Gain insights into the pressing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles during a meaningful discussion about the many challenges and potential solutions. Wednesday, November 13 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Walk-up Policy: Please note that walk-ups to the event without prior RSVPs will not be permitted. All attendees must RSVP in advance to gain entry to the event. Thank you for your cooperation. RSVP here: https://cal.news/48GP3eS