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On the heels of Proposition 28, California colleges pave new pathways for arts teachers
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Many colleges are hustling to create new teacher pipelines to feed the growing need for the next generation of arts educators in California schools.health
California, Kaiser reach $200 million settlement over mental health delays
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Kaiser patients waited 19 days for follow-up mental health appointments in 2019, nine days longer than state law permits.California
California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis
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The diagnosis has been used increasingly to justify excessive force by law enforcement. The law is being hailed as a “watershed moment” in criminal justice.California
Newsom signs bill creating new transfer pilot program between UC and community colleges
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Supporters say the bill will help streamline the transfer process but students say it doesn't go far enough.Bay Area
Former Oakland police chief named in candidate shortlist sent to Mayor Sheng Thao
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Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong in February but an independent report last month cleared him of misconduct.Bay Area
Teachers of recently arrived immigrant students to get help under new law
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Many teachers of "newcomer students" lack training and guidance.Elections
Labor forged Laphonza Butler. Could unions ‘sling-shot’ her Senate bid?
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If California’s new U.S. senator runs in the 2024 election, she could carve off labor support from other contenders.California
Newsom signs bill that aims to change California’s mental health system
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New conservatorship law would include people with serious mental illness, addiction problems.California
