Bay Area How can California workers transition to green energy jobs? By Grace Gedye and Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | October 5, 2022 Many green jobs pathways already exist, but quality is as important as quantity, panel of experts says.
Bay Area Thousands of California teachers say they are stressed, burned out By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 27, 2022 Nearly twice as many teachers than in the past say that job conditions have changed for the worse.
Bay Area California passes bill to regulate wages for fast food workers By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 30, 2022 Supporters removed labor violations provision to sway moderate Democrats.
Education Why Cal State struggles to graduate Black students — and what could be done By Mikhail Zinshteyn, Michaella Huck, and Julie Watts | CalMatters | August 22, 2022 CSU graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups.
California Newsom announces plan to reimagine mental health and substance abuse services By Ashleigh Panoo | EdSource | August 19, 2022 Those who work for at least two years as a counselor or other mental health professional would be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
business California’s fast food bill could link chains to wage theft and other workplace violations By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 17, 2022 Proponents say AB 257 could curb wage theft, but restaurateurs say it could raise costs and prices.
women Women’s reproductive health professionals fight for more abortion training in California By Ally Dickson | Bay City News Foundation | August 9, 2022 A recent state bill aims to grow a network of diverse clinicians trained in abortion and sexual and reproductive health care.
California How a journalism class in Compton boosts students’ English skills By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2022 Students learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by interviewing and writing articles in this six-week summer class.
Bay Area Want to vote on raising California’s minimum wage? Judge says not until 2024 By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 22, 2022 Proponents of voter initiative want to raise the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour but missed a key deadline to qualify for November's election.
California College or career? California invests $500 million in program that tackles both By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | July 14, 2022 K-12 schools, colleges and universities and employers must work together to support students making those transitions.