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One Third Of Homeless Veterans Live In California
Here’s Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new approach to help them.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
City Councils Across LA And SoCal Face Urgent Issues. They're Also Facing More Racist Anger
Public hearings have been hijacked by commenters spewing racism and antisemitic remarks.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Why San Francisco And San Jose Are Falling Behind In Housing Construction
Two new analyses reveal why housing is so difficult to build in San Francisco and San Jose and what must change to jump-start construction.
Across California, CA|News|
Kevin McCarthy's Ouster Leaves California's GOP House Delegation Politically Vulnerable
When Republicans recaptured four CA congressional seats in 2022, it helped the GOP win the House and propelled Kevin McCarthy to speaker.
Across California, CA|News|
A Shortage Of Teachers For Computer Science Classes Puts California Near The Bottom Of A National Instruction Ranking
Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.
Sacramento|News|
As Wet Winter Looms, CA Needs To Get Serious About Water Management
“The anticipated strong El Niño is the predominant climate factor driving the U.S. winter outlook this year.”
Across California, CA|News|
Unemployment Insurance: California's ‘Urgent' $20 Billion Problem
The state's unemployment insurance debt, which ballooned as a result of the pandemic, is in dire straits with no clear path forward.
Milpitas, CA|News|
Why Tiny Homes Will Remain Part Of California's Homelessness Equation For Years
Tiny homes are increasingly CA cities' shelter option of choice — but how far they go in solving homelessness is a contentious question.
San Francisco, CA|News|
College Application Season Is Here. So Is The Struggle To Find Out If AI Wrote Students' Essays
With the growing use of AI, campus officials are trying to set clear guidelines for college application essays.
Across California, CA|News|
Once It Was Hailed As A Drought Fix — But Now California's Moving To Restrict Synthetic Turf Over Health Concerns
California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
Sacramento|News|
California Took A Major Step To Boost Privacy Laws And Crackdown On Data Brokers
Lawmakers passed legislation that will allow people to prevent data brokers from selling their information with a single click.
Across California, CA|News|
‘A Massive Enterprise': California's Offshore Wind Farms Are On A Fast Track
Ocean wind farms are essential to electrify California's grid with 100% clean energy. But they're a giant, costly experiment.
Across California, CA|News|
California Weighs Ending Climate Credits For Cow Poop
California grants climate credits for fuel made from cow manure, but CA’s program encourages collection of methane yet promotes natural gas.
Sacramento|News|
Which Big CA Bills Did Newsom Veto?
The governor vetoed roughly 30 percent of the bills he took action on over the weekend. Here are some of the of the most notable rejections.
Across California, CA|News|
Making Water Conservation A ‘California Way Of Life': Controversial State Rules Could Cost $13 Billion
Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly and residents may refuse to remove their lawns.
Across California, CA|News|
California Workers Will Get More Paid Sick Days
Unions and workers are applauding the increase.
Across California, CA|News|
Cal State Student Workers Get The OK To Hold A Union Vote
Student workers at the 23-campus system say their pay is low, their hours are restricted and they get no sick pay.
Union City, CA|News|
Beyond Crayons And Circle Time: What California Transitional Kindergarten Needs To Succeed
California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26.
Across California, CA|News|
How Laphonza Butler Could Reshape California's U.S. Senate Race
She isn’t saying whether she will run next year, but if she does, it would change the dynamics of the U.S. Senate race.
Across California, CA|News|
California Community College Enrollment Is Up, But One Group Of Students Lags Behind
After a historic decline in community college enrollment during the pandemic, students are returning to school again.
