Bay Area Will California sidestep federal ‘work first’ welfare rules? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 28, 2022 California is trying to make its cash assistance program more flexible for low-income parents.
California Cost, emotional stress leading to enrollment challenges at colleges, study finds By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 22, 2022 More than 50% of respondents said the cost of college stopped them from enrolling.
gavin newsom Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 California needs thousands of teaching staff to expand public school to all 4-year-olds.
Business & Finance What’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 25, 2022 Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
Bay Area Nearly half of Bay Area employers expect 3-day in-person work week post-pandemic, survey finds By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | December 14, 2021 The survey has been conducted monthly since April by the Bay Area Council, a business group.
California Why does California have the highest jobless rate in the country? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | December 10, 2021 Many Californians work in the leisure and hospitality industries, which are still recovering from the pandemic.
gavin newsom Unemployment rate stagnant: Why many Californians aren’t back at work By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | September 20, 2021 Women have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, as has the low-paying childcare sector.
California State accelerates timeline for college athletes to profit from their likenesses By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | September 3, 2021 The Fair Pay to Play act was signed in 2019 and originally slated to go into effect in 2023.
California Union and health care provider join to offer training to fill worker gaps in California health care By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | August 31, 2021 A new approach to educating allied health care workers is helping to redefine higher education to quickly move and meet demand.
Business & Finance How much will California’s EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election? By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | August 6, 2021 Dysfunction in the state's Employment Development Department has tested the patience and electoral inclinations of Californians caught up in the fraudulent claims scandal.