California
Bay Area
How California legislators got more than $1.4 million in travel and gifts in 2023
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Financial disclosures show that state lawmakers received more than $330,000 in gifts, plus more than $1.1 million in travel sponsored by interest groups.Bay Area
They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions
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Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.California
Attacks on emergency room workers prompt debate over tougher penalties
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Proposed law would increase penalties for attacks on ER workers to match those levied for assaults on EMTs.Bay Area
Apply by May 10: Clean water grants up to $6,000
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Groups can submit an application for any number of activities, from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more.Books
Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition
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CTA says the bill will harm English language learners. Advocates say the union misunderstands current science.California
California State Board of Education accepting student board member applications
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Any California public high school student who will be a senior in good standing by the 2025-26 school year can apply.housing
These Californians just got protection from big rent hikes
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Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases.California
Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
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The state faces a shortfall of between $38 billion and $73 billion next year.climate change
