Bay Area HBCU could be coming to San Francisco By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 13, 2024 An HBCU satellite campus in San Francisco would also be a first in California.
Elections Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee swore off corporate PAC money. What does that mean? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 When it comes to election campaigning, showing independence from Big Business isn’t that simple.
health She opened a business to deliver babies. California policies drove her out of the country By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Midwives provide many of the same services as doctors in low-risk pregnancies but serving patients with Medi-Cal insurance makes the practice difficult to sustain.
Elections A record amount went to lobbying California’s government. Who were the biggest spenders? By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | February 12, 2024 Companies and organizations spent more than $480 million on lobbyists in 2023.
California Most California high school seniors shut out of even applying to the state’s universities By Emma Gallegos and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | February 12, 2024 An EdSource analysis found that Black and Latino students are the least likely to complete college preparatory course requirements.
Bay Area Update: Newsom sends state lawyers to help Alameda County prosecute crimes in Oakland By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 9, 2024 Earlier this week the governor announced the deployment of 120 CHP officers to the region to combat rising crime.
business California’s fast food workers gain new, first-of-its-kind union to represent them By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 The new organization will likely represent a small share of industry workers.
education UC and Cal State extend deadlines for Intent to Register due to FAFSA delays By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 9, 2024 The extension allows students and families more time to review financial aid offers before making a decision to commit to a particular school.
Bay Area California’s pursuit of clean air just got much harder By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 9, 2024 A new federal standard will likely throw some counties out of compliance and increase pressure on already heavily polluted regions.
Bay Area California adding apprenticeships to teacher recruitment toolbox By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 9, 2024 California teacher apprenticeship program will allow candidates to earn while they learn.