Can California Withstand A Teacher Retirement Boom?June 1, 2021California schools could be facing the largest number of teacher retirements ever, but factors like enrollment drops should take the sting out of it.
Race and EquityLatinos Create Jobs App For Spanish SpeakersMay 27, 2021Chamba, a Spanish term for jobs, is a free employment search tool launched during the pandemic to help workers connect to employers. It’s available in English and Spanish nationwide.
Health CareWilling To Help But Nowhere To Go: State’s Recruitment Of COVID-19 Volunteers Fell ShortMay 23, 2021More than 251,000 Californians signed up on MyTurn to volunteer at vaccine clinics. But only 379 people have been able to book shifts through the state’s problem-plagued website.
State GovernmentSuspense File Day: Which Controversial Bills Did California Legislators Kill?May 22, 2021Lawmakers shelve dozens of significant bills, many opposed by special interests. They include proposals on police reform, housing, health care and more.
EnvironmentCalifornia Weighs Electric Car Mandate For Uber And LyftMay 19, 2021The air board will consider curbing greenhouse gases from ride-hailing companies. The big question is: Who will pay for the cleaner vehicles?
State GovernmentWhat California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black FamiliesMay 17, 2021Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.
State GovernmentIs California’s New Police Deadly Force Law Making A Difference?May 16, 2021Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
EnvironmentNew Report: Drought To Hit Rural Latino Communities HardestMay 15, 2021The Legislative Analyst’s Office warns California lawmakers to prepare to dispatch emergency drinking water to vulnerable communities, particularly in the Central Valley.
State GovernmentCan Newsom Build On Pandemic Lessons To End Homelessness?May 12, 2021With a budget surplus bonanza, Gov. Newsom calls for spending $12 billion more to end homelessness in California. One idea: expanding motel conversions, an emergency plan during the pandemic.
EnvironmentDrought Emergency Declared In Central Valley, Klamath RegionMay 10, 2021Pressured by growers and legislators, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 39 counties as most of California experiences severe drought.
