Charter Schools Regroup After Big California Election LossJune 11, 2018After charter school supporters poured money into the California governor's race to support a longtime ally who failed to advance, the school choice movement may face uncertainty in a state with some of the most robust charter school laws in the U.S.
California DreamHousing Costs — More Than Tuition — Are Crushing California’s Low-Income College StudentsJune 7, 2018Attending a university in California can be a financial burden beyond the means of many college hopefuls. Rising tuition is compounded by the lack of affordable housing in the state and the high cost of living. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSchool Funding Bill Would Support Lowest-Performing StudentsJune 7, 2018 | Bert JohnsonAB 2635, which was approved by a nearly unanimous vote in the State Assembly, would address the needs of California students who fall behind by directing funding to schools with low-performing demographic groups. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmakers Propose Limits On University of California PowerMay 23, 2018Several state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a plan to curb the University of California's power by limiting salaries and putting checks on the UC president's authority.
University Of California Workers Start 3-Day Strike Over PayMay 7, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiThousands of custodians, security guards, gardeners and other service workers at University of California campuses started a three-day strike Monday to address pay inequalities and demand higher wages. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No Tuition Increase At California State University Next YearApril 20, 2018The California State University will not raise tuition at its 23 campuses for the 2018-19 academic year as officials had proposed.
Bill Would Let Californians Choose Driver's License PicturesFebruary 20, 2018 | Steve MilneDon't like your driver's license photo? You may soon have a say on what ends up on your ID. Drivers would be able to choose their picture under a bill introduced in the California Senate. Fees on the extra pics would pay for driver's ed classes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCan’t Afford Pet Surgery? These Aspiring UC Davis Veterinarians Will Cut You a DealJanuary 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaA student training program at UC Davis offers low-cost surgery for pets who live in shelters or whose owners can’t afford it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
University Of Warwick Withdraws Placer County PlansDecember 21, 2017 | Steve MilneOne of England's top universities has decided to withdraw its plans for a campus in Placer County, near Roseville. University of Warwick made the announcement Thursday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFree Tampons, Pads To Become Available In California SchoolsDecember 18, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaStarting January, a new law will require schools serving low-income teens and pre-teens to provide feminine hygiene products free of cost. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
