‘We’re not going to close the equity gaps’: Despite progress, California Community Colleges won’t reach Newsom’s aspirational goalsOctober 15, 2022California’s community colleges aren’t on track to reach ambitious goals of closing the gaps in graduation rates between racial and ethnic groups. Its central office leaders doubt they’ll reach those goals.
State GovernmentRecent cyberattacks highlight the vulnerability of California schoolsOctober 14, 2022Many school districts have limited or no dedicated cybersecurity teams. With no statewide standards, districts make their own decisions about cybersecurity measures.
California homeless population grew by 22,000 over pandemicOctober 11, 2022The latest point-in-time count of California’s homeless population shows that it increased at roughly the same pace as previous years, although it appears to have disproportionately affected Latinos. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘I’m already stressing out’: Families to face bigger bills for subsidized child care as California ends waiversOctober 11, 2022For the last two years, some families who receive subsidized child care got a waiver from the fees they pay to participate. But the waiver will end next year after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have extended it.
EnvironmentCalifornia offers to reduce imports of Colorado River waterOctober 7, 2022Imperial Valley farmers and Southern California cities would get 9% less water from the Colorado River than the amount allocated under their senior rights.
EnvironmentHow can California workers transition to green energy jobs?October 5, 2022Green energy jobs in California will be crucial as the state transitions from fossil fuels. But experts say there’s a chicken and egg problem.
Hope and prayer: California churches battle abortion ballot measureOctober 3, 2022Religious opponents of abortion, led by the Catholic Church, are mobilizing against Proposition 1 on the Nov. 8 ballot. But the numbers in fundraising and in the polls are against them.
State GovernmentCalifornia set to become a refuge for transgender health care under new lawSeptember 30, 2022Lawmakers approved a bill to protect those receiving or providing transgender health care in California from prosecution under a wave of legislation in other states.
State GovernmentNewsom signs bill making family leave affordable to more workersSeptember 30, 2022SB 951 increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for maternity leave or to care for ill family members.
State GovernmentNewsom vetoes wage hike for Cal State staffSeptember 29, 2022A last-minute bill would have forced Cal State to give non-faculty staff raises, costing the system almost $900 million over ten years — money the system says it doesn’t have.
