Wildfires burned more than 4 million acres in California last year setting a new record. As Rich Ibarra reports, Wildfire Preparedness Week started Monday to increase the safety and survivability of people’s homes.

Story by Rich Ibarra.

(Photo: A burned street in Paradise after the Camp Fire in November 2018 - Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio).

California’s recall election went into full swing Tuesday, with a campaign launch featuring a live bear and embattled Governor Gavin Newsom defending his record managing the state.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness will benefit from a new program that aims to improve the care they receive in shelters – by offering diversity training to the shelter staff.

Story by Suzanne Potter.

One year after California launched Project Roomkey to shelter unhoused residents at the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Gov. Newsom’s top advisor on homelessness says he hopes communities across the state never completely end the program.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: Americas Best Value Inn Corte Madera, an 18-unit motel, is among the properties Project Homekey is targeting for homeless housing - Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters).

Single-payer health care. A wealth tax. And banning political contributions from corporations. All of these ambitious progressive proposals stalled in recent days, despite Democratic supermajority in the Legislature.

Story by Scott Rodd.

Californians who support a single-payer health care system say it’s time for Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep his campaign promises and take steps toward making the model a reality.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

(Photo: Members of the California Nurses Association and supporters rally at the State Capitol calling for a single-payer health plan on June 28, 2017, in Sacramento - Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo).

At a bill signing event to provide tax breaks to small businesses, Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly acknowledged the recall for the first time since election officials confirmed it can move forward.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Did San Francisco have twice as many deaths from overdoses as from COVID-19? Data from the city’s public health department and medical examiner’s office support this claim. Health officials say the isolation caused by the pandemic led to an increase in fentanyl overdoses in San Francisco.

Story by Chris Nichols.

(Photo: kev-shine / Flickr)

California education experts have teamed up with child advocates, teachers and school administrators to create a framework for redesigning in-person learning over the coming months.

Story by Pauline Bartolone.