State GovernmentEthnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California studentsOctober 10, 2021Experts and educators expect long-term benefits for students, but some groups remain critical of the mandate as they continue to erroneously conflate the curriculum with critical race theory.
Health CareState health department blasted over nursing home oversightOctober 8, 2021The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.
One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandateOctober 6, 2021California’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate allows students and staff to opt out, but lawmakers may eliminate the exemption.
EnvironmentA rare ecological gem: Marshes slicked with spilled oil — againOctober 5, 2021Wetlands painstakingly created with millions of dollars are the most devastating victims of the Huntington Beach oil spill. The trio of marshes provides rare feeding and resting grounds for at least 90 species of shorebirds.
Shlomo Rechnitz nursing home suit over COVID deaths reflects ‘broken state licensing’October 4, 2021A lawsuit describes nursing home magnate Shlomo Rechnitz and his companies as the “unlicensed owner-operator” of a troubled Redding facility.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know as California eviction moratorium endsOctober 2, 2021The California eviction moratorium ends after Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.
Judge Requires COVID Vaccines For California Prison GuardsSeptember 28, 2021The politically powerful prison guards’ union and Gov. Gavin Newsom have resisted a COVID vaccine mandate, despite growing outbreaks.
Contractor’s Deal On California Rent Relief Gets More LucrativeSeptember 25, 2021The state is relying on a private contractor to get rent relief to California tenants and landlords, and just increased the lucrative deal.
As UC Makes Room For More Californians, Can It Afford To Lose Out-Of-State Students?September 25, 2021Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
Students With Disabilities Across California Stuck In LimboSeptember 22, 2021Some parents are being forced to decide between risking sending their kids with disabilities to school and getting all their needs met or keeping them at home and forfeiting their special education services.
