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Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough?
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More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage.Elections
Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth
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GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.California
Despite low public tuition fees, California ranks in top third among states for average student debt
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Parents, graduate students and Black borrowers face the highest student debts.Education
California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind
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Students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind other groups.Books
With Newsom’s signature, bill to thwart book-banning in schools becomes law
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Because the bill was passed with an urgency provision, it took effect on its signing.California
Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire
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If no deal is reached, a walkout by about 75,000 KP workers in five states could disrupt care.California
Will Gavin Newsom sign bill giving unemployment benefits to striking workers?
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A union-backed bill awaits the governor’s signature. Businesses say it’ll cost too much.
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