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California's Unemployment Agency Spent Millions On Unused Cellphones, Audit Says
The state bought more cellphones than it needed for remote work during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines.
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As California Prisons Face ‘Wave' Of Sex Assault Lawsuits, New Audit Highlights Slow Discipline
A new report on discipline in California prisons highlights slow handling of several sex assault cases filed against officers.
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California Students With Disabilities Face ‘Terrifying' Special Ed Cuts After Trump Changes
Trump has cut funding to Medicaid, which pays for many services for students with disabilities. He also gutted the Office of Civil Rights.
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‘They Still Need Care': Why CA Migrant Workers Are Avoiding Medical Clinics
Fearful of sharing sensitive information, farmworkers started staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office.
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How Fear Of Trump's Immigration Blitz Is Changing Life In California Farm Towns
Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out.
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California Lawmakers Found Money For These Pet Projects Even As They Slashed The Budget
California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars on these projects.
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One California City's Idea To Tackle The Housing Crisis: Take The Stairs
For YIMBYs and other champions of more housing development, ditching the extra staircase has become a surprisingly buzzy cause.
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Friends Or Enemies? Newsom And Harris Could Face Off For President In 2028: COMMENTARY
The two Californians’ parallel careers launched in San Francisco nearly three decades ago. Since then, they have carefully avoided conflict.
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How CA Is Trying To Reshape High School
CART High offers work experience, academics tailored to students’ interests, stronger personal connections with staff and more.
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Supporters Are Way Ahead In Fundraising For Newsom's Prop. 50, But The Race Remains Close
Opponents of Prop. 50 want voters to resist gerrymandering. Supporters are doing everything they can to make the election about Trump.
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Protecting Jewish Students Or Chilling Speech? Inside California's ‘Hardest' Fight Over Antisemitism
Emotional fights erupted over a controversial attempt this year to counter antisemitism in schools.
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Inside The Menendez Parole Hearings: How Fame And Notoriety Collide With Justice
Thousands of parole proceedings go largely unnoticed each year. But on Aug. 21 and 22, the Menendez hearings brought heightened focus.
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California Braces For ‘Devastating' Expected Cuts To Federal Homeless Housing Funds
Thousands of Californians could return to homelessness as the feds reportedly plan to disinvest from permanent housing.
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What A Government Shutdown Will Mean For Californians, From Social Security To National Parks
Federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services.
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Newsom To Decide On Renter Protections Tied To Social Security Changes Under Trump
The governor will decide if renters can fight eviction if their Social Security checks are disrupted during Trump's second term.
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California Law Forbids ICE From Making Arrests At Courthouses. Officers Are Showing Up Anyway
A California law bans immigration enforcement at courthouses.
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California Issues Historic Fine Over Lawyer's ChatGPT Fabrications
The incident is a clear example of why the state’s legal authorities are scrambling to regulate the use of AI in the judiciary.
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Newsom Or Not? California GOP Split On Centering Him In Redistricting Campaign
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the campaign for Proposition 50 to be a battle between him and President Donald Trump.
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As RFK Pushes MAHA, Federal Cuts Shut Down California Health And Nutrition Programs
Whether federal cuts are legal is still undecided. But local health departments have closed clinics and stopped programs anyway.
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‘I Will Do It Again'. Mom Of California Overdose Victim Pledges To Keep Fighting In Capitol
Lawmakers asked Christine Matlock Dougherty to testify on behalf of bills to regulate mental health insurance. They didn’t pass this year.
