I asked Newsom if he'll sign the unemployment insurance for workers on strike bill. He didn't say yes or no, but noted two things: The state's $18.5 billion UI deficit. "That's not insignificant.I don't know that people fully understand that UI fund has been depleted." and..

BREAKING: A big Saturday night veto. Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom says no to #SB799 for jobless benefits for strikers, a big fight between California Federation of Labor Unions and CalChamber Felicia Mello of CalMatters with what you need to know: calmatters.org/explainers/new…

❌ Newsom vetoed a bill that would have let striking workers apply for unemployment. CA's outstanding federal debt is projected at nearly $20B, and “now is not the time to increase costs or incur this sizable debt.” cal.news/3rByJuH 📝 Felicia Mello 📸 @julieahotz

Climate cafes, ecotherapy and community gardens: How Gen Z is dealing with their climate mental health crisis cal.news/3tvtQ7a 📝 Shreya Agrawal

Californians have reported more than 500 hate incidents to a new state hotline in its first six months of operation, the state Department of Civil Rights said Monday. cal.news/49xTGrA 📝 Felicia Mello 📸 Damian Dovarganes, AP

Grateful every day to work at CalMatters, a non-profit newsroom dedicated to explaining to Californians how their state government works and holding officials accountable. All donations made today will be doubled; here's how to become a member: cal.news/46z3eQm

San Francisco provides all tenants facing eviction access to an attorney. Across the Bay, in Contra Costa County, it’s a different story. Two tenants’ stories show the difference a lawyer can make. cal.news/3vsI21L 📝 Felicia Mello

Last year frenzied homebuyers hoovered up nearly all $300 million budgeted for the California Dream for All loan program in just 11 days. This time, the program is making a crucial change to help reach a more diverse group of borrowers. cal.news/3Hn1QGa 📝 Felicia Mello

California is getting ready to hand out another $250 mn in downpayment assistance to first time homebuyers via #CADreamforAll. Updates: a lottery system and an emphasis on first-generation buyers. calmatters.org/california-div…

In 2015 CA passed laws holding companies “up the chain” responsible for their contractors’ labor violations. Big deal in low-wage industries Nearly 10 yrs later, state gets first major payout, for janitors who cleaned for Cheesecake Factory CalMatters calmatters.org/politics/capit…

Great talking with Insight's Vicki Gonzalez about changes to the state's #CADreamforAll downpayment assistance program for first-time homebuyers. Listen here, or tune in at 7 p.m. for the replay. capradio.org/news/insight/2…

ICYMI: After #farmworkers and advocates criticize California Department of Industrial Relations Cal/OSHA for enforcement of safety, Assemblymember Liz Ortega says she wants an audit. Jeanne Kuang of CalMatters with what you need to know: calmatters.org/politics/capit…

I spoke to Chayasura Walker this week before the #SuperBowl . She works in Allegiant Stadium pouring beers in Section 143. She works 3 jobs & still qualifies for Medicaid. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…