California Watch

Posted June 30th, 2009 by Carrie Ching

The team at California Watch pursues in-depth, high-impact reporting on issues such as education, public safety, healthcare and the environment. Our reporters also produce stories that hold those in power accountable, while tracking government waste and the misspending of taxpayer resources.

More women dying from pregnancy complications; state holds on to report
Investigators confirm the most significant spike in pregnancy-related deaths since the 1930s.
Federal stimulus program pours $54 million into Wine Train project

An Alaska company swung a deal for one of California’s largest stimulus grants — $54 million for work connected to the famed Napa Valley Wine Train tourist attraction.

Stimulus funds aiding companies fined for pollution, accused of fraud
Large corporations working in California have reaped tens of millions of dollars in new federal stimulus funds, despite previous pollution violations, criminal probes, and allegations of fraud, a California Watch investigation has found.
Corporate farmer calls upon political allies to influence delta dispute
When Stewart Resnick needed help in the Delta, he turned to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a frequent recipient of his campaign contributions. Resnick got what he wanted.
Spreading the money around
Explore major contributions made to candidates and political committees by Stewart Resnick, his wife, and executives of his companies.
The document trail
See letters tracking how Stewart Resnick asked for help, and got it.
Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools
Most of California's largest school districts are increasing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, eroding the most expensive education reform in the state's history.
VIDEO: How are larger class sizes affecting California teachers?
Teachers and administrators at Plummer Elementary in California's San Fernando Valley discuss how large class sizes affect their instruction.
Are California class sizes increasing?
A California Watch survey of the state's 30 largest, K-12 school districts found that class sizes in kindergarten through third grade are increasing beyond 20 in many districts.
How do California classrooms compare?
Use our interactive graphic to compare California to other states in terms of student-to-teacher ratios for public, K-12 schools.
Rising Class Sizes: Where the story appeared
California Watch’s report on class size appeared in various media, including radio and television broadcasts as well as several newspapers.
FAQ: How class-size reduction works in California
Get the answers to your questions about California's class-size reduction program as well as who to contact




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