Bay Area Amid faculty objections, UC considers limiting what faculty can say on university websites By Michael Burke | EdSource | March 14, 2024 Opponents say the policy change aims to limit comment on Israel's war in Gaza.
Bay Area UC has enrolled more Californians, but lawmakers say it’s not enough By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 13, 2024 Legislators propose further increasing tuition for students coming from outside California.
Bay Area Large California companies will soon face new rules on how they use AI By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | March 13, 2024 The multi-year process started in late 2021 took the next step toward regulating business use of AI in California.
Bay Area California’s primary turnout not a record low, but vote count still slow By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 As of early Tuesday afternoon just over 6 million ballots had been processed, with nearly 1.5 million remaining.
climate change California colleges have to slash emissions. Here’s why decarbonization is complex and costly. By Christina Chkarboul | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 New plans do away with a large reliance on carbon offsets, making an already difficult and costly process of reducing emissions even harder.
California A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here. How will insurers handle it? By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | March 12, 2024 Most insurers do not yet have a policy on when or whether they will pay for it.
Housing California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 High housing costs a major contributor.
Bay Area California could beat its record on women in the Legislature By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 8, 2024 Early primary results point to a record-breaking number of women serving in the California Legislature after the November election.
Bay Area Environmental groups seek new protections for burrowing owls, teetering near extinction By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 7, 2024 Habitat for the only owl species that nests and roosts underground is disappearing with urban sprawl.
Elections Progressives are not happy with Adam Schiff. Will it matter in U.S. Senate race? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 The Southern California Democrat will almost certainly win against Republican Steve Garvey in November.