California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at U.S. Department of Education By Carolyn Jones and Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 13, 2025 The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.
California Sharp divisions over how California’s aspiring teachers will learn how to teach reading By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 22, 2024 Critics condemn the accreditation of a teacher preparation program they say ignores important new standards for teaching reading.
California Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | April 19, 2024 Revised standards may not become law in time for summer’s intensifying heat.
California California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 19, 2024 Proposed legislation passed the Senate Education Committee.
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.
Bay Area They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 8, 2024 Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.
Bay Area Which fast food workers will get paid more in California? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.
California Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 26, 2024 A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.
California California workers must wait even longer for indoor heat protections By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 A state board delays new rules again, apparently over state cost concerns. Labor officials are incensed.
Housing California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 High housing costs a major contributor.
Bay Area California could beat its record on women in the Legislature By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 8, 2024 Early primary results point to a record-breaking number of women serving in the California Legislature after the November election.