California California makes strides toward universal preschool access By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 18, 2024 California now serves 38% of the state’s 4-year-olds and 9% of 3-year-olds in state-funded preschool, according to a new report.
California Schools largely unprepared to address AI manipulation of student photos By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | April 16, 2024 Experts told reporters that AI-generated sexual harassment and bullying could be occurring on most school campuses.
homelessness Democrats kill California homeless camp ban, again By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 The bipartisan bill would have imposed penalties for camping within 500 feet of a school, open space, or major transit stop.
Bay Area Recall vote for District Attorney Pamela Price can go ahead By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | April 16, 2024 Nearly 50,000 signatures gathered in recall petition effort were disqualified, but the 73,195 threshold of valid signatures was met.
climate change Vital climate tool or license to pollute? The battle over California’s first carbon capture project By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 A project to capture carbon from an oilfield and power plant has divided rural communities.
Education A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?
California California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | April 16, 2024 Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.
California California’s universities navigate unprecedented FAFSA mistakes and delays By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | April 16, 2024 California faces more difficulties than other states in the unprecedented delays in students learning about their financial aid.
health Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 15, 2024 California could extend the FDA's mandate to add folic acid to enriched bread to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour.
Bay Area UC Regents select Richard Lyons as new UC Berkeley chancellor By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 12, 2024 Lyons served as dean of the Haas School of Business from 2008-2018.